Conference Dates
April 29-May 4, 2018
Abstract
Almost all the phosphate apatite used in the world to produce phosphoric acid trough the wet process contains fluorine. When not properly controlled, this element creates process, health and environmental issues that can have dramatic impact. In recent year several technologies have been established or improved to tackle these challenges.
F absorption has been improved by simple changes that ensure a high efficiency while minimizing the CAPEX.
F usage has also been largely investigated to produce valuable product as AlF3 or HF but also easy to transport raw material as CaF2. This paper will describe some recent development related to these topics.
Recommended Citation
Tibaut Theys, "Latest Trend for Fluorine in the Phosphoric Industry: Absorption Efficiency Improvement, Conversion into Raw Material" in "Beneficiation of Phosphates VIII", Dr. Patrick Zhang, Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute, USA Professor Jan Miller, University of Utah, USA Professor Laurindo Leal Filho, Vale Institute of Technology (ITV), Brazil Marius Porteus, Foskor-Mining Division, South Africa Professor Neil Snyders, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Mr. Ewan Wingate, WorleyParsons Services Pty Ltd., Australia Prof. Guven Akdogan, Stellenbosch University, South Africa Eds, ECI Symposium Series, (2018). https://dc.engconfintl.org/phosphates_viii/18