Optimization of Acid Leaching of Rare-Earth Elements from Mongolian Apatite-Based Ore

Optimization of the acid leaching process for Mongolian apatite-based ore containing rare-earth elements (REEs) was studied. The ore contained approximately 10% of REEs as total rare earth oxides, and the major impurities were Ca (33% as CaO) and Fe (23% as Fe2O3). Fe bearing minerals could be remov...

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Main Authors: Rina Kim, Heechan Cho, Kenneth N. Han, Kihong Kim, Myoungwook Mun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/6/3/63