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Influence of magnetic fields on germanium extraction from ammonia-liquor sludge

Journal Article · · Coke Chem., USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:7078689

The tar liquor from recovery apparatus in coking plants is a secondary source of germanium. Substantial additional amounts can be recovered from the sludge in the collecting mains and coke-oven-gas cooling cycle. This germanium is extracted by scrubbing with ammonia liquor in special mechanical or tower-type mixers, at 80 to 90/sup 0/C. The degree of germanium recovery from the sludge, and the degree of separation between the extract and the sludge, both depend on the partition law. At 80 to 90/sup 0/C, vigorous agitation leads to almost complete mass exchange, i.e., to the establishment of equilibrium between the liquor and the sludge. A laboratory and pilot commercial study has been made of the effects of applying magnetic fields on the degree of germanium extraction from sludge by ammonia liquor.

OSTI ID:
7078689
Journal Information:
Coke Chem., USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Coke Chem., USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 10; ISSN COKCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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