Production of potassium sulphate by conversion of phosphogypsum and potassium carbonate
https://doi.org/10.29235/1561-8331-2019-55-4-483-489
Abstract
This work shows the possibility of obtaining potassium sulfate by converting phosphogypsum and potassium carbotane by the reaction CaSO4 + K2CO3 → ↓ CaCO3 + K2SO4. The optimal conditions for this process are determined. It is shown that in an aqueous medium at a temperature of 20 °C, a stoichiometric ratio of the initial components, the rotation speed of the stirrer 200 rpm for 15-30 min, the degree of use of Ca2+ ions is 94-95 %. Potassium sulfate contained in the liquid phase is transferred into the solid phase by evaporation and subsequent crystallization.
About the Authors
Z. A. HottoBelarus
Zemfira A. Hotto ‒ Researcher.
9/1, Surganov Str., 220072, Minsk
I. I. Hancharyk
Belarus
Ina I. Hancharyk – Ph. D. (Engineering), Senior Researcher.
9/1, Surganov Str., 220072, Minsk
A. L. Navnyko
Belarus
Anna L. Navnyko – Junior Researcher.
9/1, Surganov Str., 220072, Minsk
E. O. Osipova
Belarus
Elena O. Osipova ‒ Researcher.
9/1, Surganov Str., 220072, Minsk
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