Advances in Metallurgical Reaction Processes: Fundamentals, Developments, and Applications

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".

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Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology (RIST), Pohang 37664, Republic of Korea
Interests: pyrometallurgy; chemical metallurgy

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Korea Institute of Industrial Technology, Incheon 21655, Republic of Korea
Interests: steelmaking; secondary refining; inclusion; pyrometallurgy; recovery of valuable metal; computational thermodynamics; computational simulation of metallurgical process
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advances in metallurgical reaction processes, including both fundamental principles and cutting-edge developments. We welcome articles that focus on practical applications of these processes in various fields, fundamental principles, latest developments, and innovative applications of these processes in the field of metallurgy.

The following is a list of topics that are related to the scope of the Special Issue on advances in metallurgical reaction processes:

  • Theoretical and experimental studies on the fundamentals of metallurgical reaction processes;
  • Development of novel methods and techniques for metallurgical reaction processes;
  • Innovations in the design and operation of metallurgical reactors;
  • Optimization of metallurgical reaction processes for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness;
  • Advanced characterization techniques for studying metallurgical reaction processes and products;
  • Integration of metallurgical reaction processes with renewable energy sources and green technologies;
  • Industrial applications of metallurgical reaction processes in various fields, such as mining, materials science, and manufacturing;
  • Case studies of successful applications of metallurgical reaction processes in the production of specific metals and alloys;
  • Techno-economic analysis of metallurgical reaction processes and their industrial feasibility;
  • Challenges and opportunities in the field of metallurgical reaction processes, including sustainability and environmental impact.

Dr. Jungho Heo
Dr. Jae Hong Shin
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • metallurgy
  • reaction processes
  • fundamental principles
  • latest developments
  • innovative applications

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Study on Sulfuric Acid Leaching and Purification of Zinc Ferrite by Roasting Zinc-Containing Gossan Ore
by Jinlin Yang, Hangyu Li, Zongyu Li, Xingnan Huo, Shizhen Liao, Shaojian Ma and Hengjun Li
Processes 2023, 11(7), 2149; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11072149 - 19 Jul 2023
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Abstract
Gossan discarded from mining processes result in metal resource wastage, and its long-term stacking causes environmental hazards. Therefore, this article considers zinc-containing gossan as the research object. The ore was roasted to prepare primary zinc ferrite products and sulfuric acid leaching was performed [...] Read more.
Gossan discarded from mining processes result in metal resource wastage, and its long-term stacking causes environmental hazards. Therefore, this article considers zinc-containing gossan as the research object. The ore was roasted to prepare primary zinc ferrite products and sulfuric acid leaching was performed for purification. Then, XRD analysis was performed to characterize the purified products. The results indicated that the effect of sulfuric acid concentration on the purification of the products was related to its zinc ferrite content. Furthermore, the effect of leaching temperature on the purification of zinc ferrite products was related to sulfuric acid concentration; the lower the sulfuric acid concentration, the more considerable the effect of leaching temperature. The conditions suitable for purifying the products through sulfuric acid leaching are as follows: sulfuric acid concentration of 140 g/L, liquid–solid ratio of 4:1, leaching temperature of 80 °C, leaching time of 120 min, and stirring speed of 300 rpm. This article determines the factors affecting the purification of zinc ferrite by sulfuric acid leaching along with the optimal purification conditions. The findings presented herein provide a theoretical foundation for the development of new processes for preparing zinc ferrite, which has considerable industrial application value. Full article
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