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Extraction of Lanthanum and Cerıum from a Bastnasite Ore By Direct Acidic Leaching
(Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey, 2020) Kursunoglu, Sait; Top, S.; Hussaini, Shokrullah; Gokcen, H. S.; Altiner, Mahmut; Ozsarac, Safak; Kaya, Muammer
The extraction of lanthanum (La) and cerium (Ce) from a bastnasite ore by direct acidic leaching was investigated. The effects of acid concentration and leaching temperature on the extraction of La and Ce from the ore were tested. Using nitric (NHO3), more than 85% of the La and Ce were simultaneously extracted into leach solution whereas the La and Ce dissolutions were determined as less than 85% by using sulfuric acid (H2SO4). The La dissolution exceeded 90% by using hydrochloric acid (HCl); however, the Ce dissolution remained below 85% under the following conditions: solid-to-liquid ratio of 20% (w/v), the acid concentration of 20%, leaching temperature of 25°C and leaching time of 1 h. The result revealed that HNO3 could be used as a solvent for the maximum simultaneous extraction of the La and Ce from the bastnasite ore. The leaching temperature had no crucial effect on the dissolution of La and Ce when HNO3 or HCl solutions were preferred as a solvating agent. However, the leaching temperature had a slight positive effect on the dissolutions of La and Ce when H2SO4 was used as a solvent. © 2023 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Gazlaştırma Tesisi Odun Atığı ve Sivas Kangal Linyit Kömürünün Boya Adsorpsiyonunda Kullanım Olanaklarının Araştırılması
(Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey, 2020) Kırma, Ramazan; Sarikaya, Musa; Top, S.; Uçkun, Şükrü; Timür, İrfan
In this study, the usage possibilities of wood waste obtained from Gebze MDF and Particle Board Gasification Plant preliminary studies and Sivas Kangal lignite coal as absorbents were investigated. In this way, it was aimed both to evaluate the wastes and to prevent environmental pollution with materials that are cheaper and easier to obtain. The structure and surface properties of wood waste and coal samples crushed and ground to -75 µm size and used as adsorbent were investigated by XRD, SEM and BET analyses. In addition, samples have been characterized by elemental, ash, moisture, volatile matter and fixed carbon analyses. In the experiments, methylene blue (MM) with the formulation of C16H18CIN3S.xH2O was used. The effects of temperature, mixing time and concentration parameters on MM adsorption were investigated. Langmuir isotherms were created for different temperatures at optimum concentrations. As a result, it has been revealed that lignite coal and wood waste can be used as adsorbent. A 10 ppm MM for lignite coal and 3 ppm MM for wood waste were determined to be ideal concentrations for adsorption. © 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Citation - Scopus: 2
Investigation of the Beneficiation of Low Grade Manganese Ores
(Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey maden@maden.org.tr, 2013) Bayat, Oktay; Altiner, Mahmut; Top, S.
In this study, beneficiation of low grade manganese ores was investigated by applying high intensity dry magnetic separation, MGS (Multi Gravity Separator) and flotation methods. Manganese grades of the ores were 25.65% Mn and 13.96% Mn taken from Antalya and Kayseri regions, respectively. Flotation and magnetic separation recoveries of both tested samples were low and the grades of the concentrates were less than 45% Mn. Similar results were also observed using a lab-type MGS but a concentrate could be obtained with 41.24% Mn and 78.71% recovery for manganese ores taken from Antalya region. © 2014 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Lead Blast Furnace Dust Recycling
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023) Top, S.; Altiner, Mahmut; Kursunoglu, Sait
The recycling of lead (Pb), which has a limited reserve in the world, has great importance in terms of sustainable and efficient use of resources. Currently, more than half of the lead, which is the softest of base heavy metals, is recovered by recycling. In addition to the insulation of the cables and its use as a radiation shield, lead is mostly used in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries (LABs). Generally, lead smelting flue dust, also known as lead smelting fly ashes, formed during the smelting stage in secondary Pb production is fed back into the smelter. However, the impurities contained in this dust and the other required specifications for feeding into the furnace prevent dust from being fed back into the furnaces. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate these by-products with an effective process and to obtain valuable content from them. In this chapter, firstly the characterization of lead smelting flue dust has been investigated. Afterwards, the processes that can be applied to obtain contents such as Pb, Sb, Zn, and As from these materials were compiled from the literature and a comprehensive review study was presented. © 2023 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Manganzı Demir Cevherinden Manganın Çözündürülmesinde Farklı İndirgeme Maddelerinin Etkisi
(Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey, 2022) Top, S.; Altiner, Mahmut; Kursunoglu, Sait
IIn this paper, the manganese extraction from a manganiferous iron ore was investigated using reductive leaching. Various chemicals were used as a reducing agent to leach manganese selectively from the ore in the presence of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) solution. Firstly, optimum dissolution values were determined for selective manganese dissolution without using a reducing agent. As it was aimed at the selective extraction of manganese from the ore, the reductive leaching tests were conducted by adding the reducing agents under the following optimal parameters: a leaching time of 1 h, a stirring speed of 300 rpm, a temperature of 70°C, a sulfuric acid concentration of 1 M where the ore was leached with an extraction ratio of 11.54% Mn and 2.16% Fe. Manganese was dissolved with high efficiencies (up to 97.46%) from the ore by using different organic compounds (tartaric acid (C4H6O6), oxalic acid (C2H2O4), citric acid (C6H8O7), glucose (C6H12O6), sucrose (C12H22O11), and maleic acid (C4H4O4)) as the reducing agents. © 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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Citation - Scopus: 1
Post-Leaching of Silver From a Non-Sulfide Lead-Zinc Ore Flotation Tailing Leach Residue in a Copper-Ammonium Thiosulfate Solution: A Fuzzy Logic Prediction
(Pleiades Publishing Ltd, 2023) Hussaini, S.; Tita, A. M.; Kursunoglu, S.; Kursunoglu, N.; Top, S.; Kaya, M.
The post-leaching of silver (Ag) from a non-sulfide lead-zinc (Pb-Zn) ore flotation tailing leach residue in a copper-ammonium thiosulfate solution was investigated. Ag (89.7%) was extracted into the leaching solution under the following conditions: 30 g/l ammonium thiosulfate, 0.5 g/l copper sulfate, 25 & DEG;C leaching temperature and 4 h leaching time. On the basis of the experimental results, a fuzzy logic prediction was made. Ammonium thiosulfate, copper sulfate and leaching period were chosen as predictive criteria in this step. The fuzzy prediction model was found to be very consistent with the experimental data (R-2:0.9657). Based on these findings, the application of the fuzzy logic prediction approach to the silver dissolution from the leach residue could be considered.
Citation - Scopus: 2
Properties of Alkali-Activated Lightweight Concrete
(Elsevier, 2021) Top, S.; Altiner, Mahmut; Vapur, Hüseyin
This chapter presents a brief overview of the properties of alkali-activated lightweight concrete. Nowadays, the production of lightweight concrete has great attentions due to its extraordinary advantages such as reduced mass, improved sound and thermal insulation properties. Furthermore, the low gas emissions and the utilization of waste materials increase the importance of alkali-activated lightweight concrete. In this chapter, the strengths of lightweight concrete were examined by considering the aggregate type and density, the alkali activator type and concentration, the type of fiber reinforcements and foaming agents, which are the factors that have the most impact on the strengths. Thermal conductivity, fire resistance, acoustic performance, and durability properties have been explained considering the key points in the literature. In addition to porosity, it has been determined that one of the most important factors directly affecting the fire resistance is the precursor type. It has been concluded that the fire resistance of the concrete prepared by using K-based precursors is higher. Acoustic performances of alkali-activated lightweight concrete vary. It is necessary to use a high amount of aggregate in order to obtain concretes with wide frequency ranges and high absorption coefficient. Contrary to concrete produced from Portland cement, alkali-activated concrete is more resistant to acid and sulfate attacks, since the formation of gypsum and strength is less. © 2022 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
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Citation - Scopus: 3
Separation of Fe and Mn From Manganiferous Iron Ores via Reductive Acid Leaching Followed by Magnetic Separation
(Springer, 2020) Top, S.
In this study, a process to separate manganese and iron from manganiferous iron ores by reductive acid leaching followed by magnetic separation was conceived and experimentally tested. In the leaching process, sulfuric acid was used as lixiviant and oxalic acid was used as reductant. The experimental results showed that the manganese and iron separation was optimum when the concentration of the sulfuric acid and oxalic acid were 0.75 M and 30 g/L, respectively, at a temperature of 80 °C, a solid/liquid ratio of 67 g/L, stirring speed of 400 rpm, and leaching duration of 60 min. Under this condition, 90.49% and 6.78% of Mn and Fe were dissolved, respectively, from the ore sample with a size fraction of − 106 μm. It was determined that the leaching of manganese from the ores was a second-order reaction with an activation energy (Ea) of 53.38 kJ/mol. The leaching residues obtained under the optimum condition were subjected to high-intensity wet magnetic separation tests to recover the remaining iron content. This separation process produced a concentrate containing 56.20% Fe and 1.79% Mn with iron and manganese recoveries of 56.83% and 66.73%, respectively. A magnetic separation test from an unleached ore sample was also carried out as a benchmark. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that a magnetic separation process was used to a residue obtained from reductive acid leaching of manganiferous iron ores to recover iron. © 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Citation - Scopus: 5
Waste Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Technologies
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2023) Altiner, Mahmut; Top, S.; Kursunoglu, Sait
The growing of collected waste lead-acid battery quantity means the growing demand for secondary lead (Pb) material for car batteries, both needed for increased cars’ production and for replacing of waste batteries for the increased number of automobiles in service. Pb recycling is critical to keep pace with growing energy storage needs. In recent years, tightening emission regulations have forced many developed country smelters to close. This has driven battery manufacturers and distributors to increasingly rely upon unregulated smelting operations in developing nations, negatively impacting the environment and human health. Therefore, finding a cleaner and more cost-efficient Pb recovery and recycling method is critical to the Pb recycling community. © 2023 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
Citation - Scopus: 2
Zeolite Synthesis by Alkali Fusion Method Using Two Different Fly Ashes Derived From Turkish Thermal Power Plants
(Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey, 2020) Top, S.; Vapur, Hüseyin
In this study, Faujasite (Na-LSX) (3.5(Ca0.3)3.5(Na0.6)3.5(Mg0.1)Al7Si17O48 32(H2O)) type zeolites and Ca-Filipsite (CaK0.6Na0.4Si5.2Al2.8O16 6(H2O)) type zeolites were produced from Sugözü Thermal Power Plant and Çatalaǧzi Thermal Power Plant fly ashes by alkali fusion method followed by water leaching, respectively. In these methods, fly ashes and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) were mixed in certain proportions and sintered at 600°C in ash furnace. Then, zeolites were obtained from the ground materials after water leaching and solid/liquid separation, respectively. Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS) analyses were used to characterize the synthesized zeolites. The zeolites synthesized with Sugözü fly ashes in a ratio of 1:2 had 136.93 meq/100 g CEC, whereas the CEC of synthesized zeolite from Çatalaǧzi fly ashes was found to be 247.88 meq/100 g. As a result, zeolites, which can be used as wastewater treatment agent, energy storage material, catalyst and separator, were synthesized by using 2 different Class F fly ash. © 2023 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.