Production of minerals paste from phosphates sludge

Authors

  • R.H. Olcay Universidad Arturo Prat
  • C.A. Hernández Universidad Arturo Prat
  • G.E.S. Valadão Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • A.P. Chaves Universidade de São Paulo

Keywords:

Thickening, Mineral paste, Rheology

Abstract

The most used method for the disposal of phosphate tailings is through conventional tailing dams. The disposal of tailings in the form of mineral paste has advantages over the conventional method. The objective of this work was the production and characterization of mineral pastes from phosphatic sludges using a laboratory-scale thickener. The main results include a specific weight of 2.61 g/cm³, particles smaller than 30 µm, and the predominance of calcite and dolomite. Additionally, tests showed that mineral pastes with 70% solids exhibited yield stress above 80 Pa from 65% solids, characteristic of a mineral paste.

 

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Author Biographies

R.H. Olcay, Universidad Arturo Prat

Universidad Arturo Prat. Departamento de Ingeniería Metalúrgica

C.A. Hernández, Universidad Arturo Prat

Universidad Arturo Prat. Departamento de Ingeniería Metalúrgica

G.E.S. Valadão, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Departamento de Ingeniería de Minas

A.P. Chaves, Universidade de São Paulo

Universidade de São Paulo. Departamento de Ingeniería de Minas y Petróleo

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Published

2024-12-20

How to Cite

[1]
R. Olcay, C. Hernández, G. Valadão, and A. Chaves, “Production of minerals paste from phosphates sludge”, Ingeniare, Rev. chil. ing., vol. 28, no. 2, Dec. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 28 No. 2 (2020): Volumen 28 Issue 2

Section

Articulos

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