Preliminary Investigation on the Thermodynamic Evaluation and Phase Evolution of Soda Ash-Assisted Roast Treatment of Alluvial Columbite for Recovery of Niobium and Tantalum.

Authors: Nzeh, Nnaemeka Stanislaus, Popoola, Patricia A. I., Kgwedi, Lethabo Christinah, Sekwati, Bridget Kokiya, Mongwe, Pleasure Osborn, Mashao, Annikie Ditshego, Adeleke, Abraham A., Nzenwata, Godson Nnadozie, Adeosun, Samson O., Okonkwo, George Emenike

Source: JOM: The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS); Dec2024, Vol. 76 Issue 12, p6865-6876, 12p

Subject Terms: ROASTING (Metallurgy), CHEMICAL reactions, NIOBIUM, TANTALUM, ROASTING (Cooking), TANTALUM compounds