Product Diffusion-Controlled Leaching of Nickel Laterite using Low Concentration Citric Acid Leachant at Atmospheric Condition
Kevin Cleary Wanta, Widi Astuti, Himawan Tri Bayu Murti Petrus, Indra Perdana
Abstract
This work studies the leaching kinetics of nickel laterite in a citric acid solution. A new kinetics model that considers a reversible chemical reaction and internal diffusion of a product is proposed. The experiment was conducted at various tempe
Topics & Concepts
LateriteNickelLeaching (pedology)ChemistryCitric acidActivation energyKineticsParticle sizeInorganic chemistryChemical reactionPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryEnvironmental sciencePhysicsSoil scienceQuantum mechanicsSoil waterMetal Extraction and BioleachingExtraction and Separation ProcessesMinerals Flotation and Separation Techniques