Comparison between bentonite and serpentinite in the production process of iron ore pellets

Carmignano, Ottávio; Carvalho, Cornélio de Freitas

doi:10.1590/s0370-44672014000100007

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“…Serpentinite is used in the steelmaking process as MgO-bearing flux agent. 42 In this process, the MgO combines with impurities in the molten steel to form the slag. This coproduct slag can be used in different applications such as road surfacing, concrete aggregate and embankment fill.…”

Section: Steel/miningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Serpentinites: Mineral Structure, Properties and Technological Applications

Carmignano¹,

Vieira²,

Brandão³

et al. 2020

J. Braz. Chem. Soc.

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Serpentine is a versatile mineral family rich in Mg silicate with several polymorphic phases, mainly antigorite and lizardite, all of them with similar chemical composition (Mg 3 Si 2 O 5 (OH) 4 ). Their structures are generally composed of octahedral layers rich in Mg[MgO 2 (OH) 4 ] 6− , attached to a tetrahedral silicate [Si 2 O 5 ] 2− sheet. The unique physicochemical properties of serpentinites and the existence of large reserves in Brazil create new important opportunities for research and technological applications. In this work, serpentinites structures and properties are reviewed, as well as its occurrence and literature describing its applications in construction/ceramics, agriculture, as a silica source, in steel production, as an additive/filler in polymers, in the production of composites, adsorption of cations and organics contaminants, CO 2 capture and catalysis. The presence of harmful chrysotile associated with serpentinites, some of its properties and uses are also described.

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Section: Steel/miningmentioning

confidence: 99%