Geochemical Characterization of Rare Earth Elements in Coal Combustion Byproducts Utilizing Synchrotron Technology

Conference · Mon Nov 02 04:00:00 EST 2015

OSTI ID:1814899

Lopano, Christina ^[1]; Stuckman, Mengling; Thomas, Christine; Jain, Jinesh ^[2]; Granite, Evan ^[1]

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1. NETL
2. URS Corporation

Coal combustion by-products (CCBs) are being examined as a potential domestic resource for rare earth element (REE) recovery. In particular, fly ash is being explored due to its relatively abundant REE content, low-to-no-cost availability as a waste product, fine particle size, and enrichment with critical REEs. In order to develop an effective protocol for REE recovery, this study characterized speciation and distribution of REE in CCBs collected from various states.

• Research Organization: National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), Pittsburgh, PA, Morgantown, WV, and Albany, OR (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)
• OSTI ID: 1814899
• Report Number(s): NA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English