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Mechanism of mineral phase transformation in preparing aluminum alloy by electrolysis of molten salt from aluminum alloy dross

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Title: Mechanism of mineral phase transformation in preparing aluminum alloy by electrolysis of molten salt from aluminum alloy dross
Authors: Zhengping Zuo, Wenfen Wu, Jianbo Zhang, Zhanbing Li, Fengqin Liu, Shaopeng Li
Source: Alexandria Engineering Journal, Vol 112, Iss, Pp 711-722 (2025)
Publisher Information: Elsevier BV, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Aluminum alloy dross, Electrochemical reduction, Hydrolysis, Migration and transformation, TA1-2040, Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Description: The electrochemical reduction method is an effective approach for the harmless treatment of toxic components in aluminum alloy dross (AAD) and the high-value utilization of valuable elements. By combining theoretical calculations and experiments, this paper reveals the migration behavior and transformation laws of toxic and valuable elements in AAD during hydrolysis, calcination, and electrolysis. The removal rates of N and Cl in hydrolysis were 88.01 % and 93.84 %, respectively. During calcination, Al(OH)3 was transformed into γ-Al2O3, and part of the aluminum alloy phase and Si monomers were oxidized into oxides. During electrolysis, all positive elements (such as Fe, Si, Cu, and Zn, which are more electronegative than aluminum) were incorporated into the aluminum alloy. A very small portion of Mg and Ca entered the aluminum alloy, but most of the Mg and Ca were respectively transformed into MgF2 and CaF2, gradually accumulating in the electrolyte. The toxic components N and Cl were converted into useful by-products throughout the entire process. Moreover, other valuable components entered the aluminum alloy, no other pollutants were generated, and the overall recovery rate was more than 95 %. The results of this study provide theoretical support for developing similar electrochemical disposal techniques for solid waste.
Document Type: Article
Language: English
ISSN: 1110-0168
DOI: 10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.022
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/99c54c99c4814acfaed1b1818ea3a144
Rights: CC BY NC ND
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....5850c52c3cfca2b1fbed6da0e2b7b880
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:The electrochemical reduction method is an effective approach for the harmless treatment of toxic components in aluminum alloy dross (AAD) and the high-value utilization of valuable elements. By combining theoretical calculations and experiments, this paper reveals the migration behavior and transformation laws of toxic and valuable elements in AAD during hydrolysis, calcination, and electrolysis. The removal rates of N and Cl in hydrolysis were 88.01 % and 93.84 %, respectively. During calcination, Al(OH)3 was transformed into γ-Al2O3, and part of the aluminum alloy phase and Si monomers were oxidized into oxides. During electrolysis, all positive elements (such as Fe, Si, Cu, and Zn, which are more electronegative than aluminum) were incorporated into the aluminum alloy. A very small portion of Mg and Ca entered the aluminum alloy, but most of the Mg and Ca were respectively transformed into MgF2 and CaF2, gradually accumulating in the electrolyte. The toxic components N and Cl were converted into useful by-products throughout the entire process. Moreover, other valuable components entered the aluminum alloy, no other pollutants were generated, and the overall recovery rate was more than 95 %. The results of this study provide theoretical support for developing similar electrochemical disposal techniques for solid waste.
ISSN:11100168
DOI:10.1016/j.aej.2024.12.022