Optimizing Conditions for Scandium Extraction from Bauxite Residue Using Taguchi Methodology

Optimizing Conditions for Scandium Extraction from Bauxite Residue Using Taguchi Methodology

Bauxite residue is the voluminous by-product of alumina production after Bayer process. Its high alkalinity causes disposal problems and harmful environmental impacts. However, the residue contains significant amounts of valuable elements, such as rare earth elements, including scandium. Greek bauxi...

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Main Authors: Theopisti Lymperopoulou, Paraskevas Georgiou, Lamprini-Areti Tsakanika, Konstantinos Hatzilyberis, Maria Ochsenkuehn-Petropoulou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Minerals
Subjects:
Taguchi method
experimental design
optimization
scandium
extraction
sulfuric acid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/9/4/236

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