Different Effects of Wet and Dry Grinding on the Activation of Iron Ore Tailings

Improving the activity of Iron Ore Tailings(IOTs)to utilize them as a mineral admixture in cement-based minerals is still challenging.In this paper,the wet grinding technology was employed to stimulate the activity of IOTs,and the traditional dry grinding method was used as a reference.The effect of wet grinding on the activation of IOTs was evaluated through ion leaching from an alkaline solution and the reactivity index.Additionally,a detailed comparison between Dry-grinding Iron Ore Tailings(DIOTs)and Wet-grinding Iron Ore Tailings(WIOTs)was made.This comparison was based on particle characteristics,crystal structures,chemical structure,and surface properties.The results showed that the particle size of IOTs reduced rapidly during wet grinding.In addition,WIOTs had a higher activity index compared to DIOTs.The storage of lattice distortions in the quartz crystal structure was also more significant during the wet grinding process than during the dry grinding process.Moreover,both prolonged dry and wet grinding could destabilize the Si-O bond and decrease the surface binding energy.

A novel method for comprehensive utilization of sintering dust

A novel process aimed at the comprehensive utilization of sintering dust was developed by combining wetting grinding with sulfidization flotation. The mineralogical characteristics of the sintering dust and products were studied by powder wettability analysis, X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and mineral liberation analyzer（MLA）. It was found that the primary lead species was laurionite and most of the particles were overwrapped with KCl. Wetting grinding was shown to accelerate the dispersion of sintering dust and transform the KCl overlay to a leachate with 20.78 g/L of K＋. A lead and silver concentrate consisting of 40.82% of Pb and 0.96 kg/t of Ag was achieved, while an iron concentrate with 60.89% of Fe was gained as tailings among sulfidization flotation. The recoveries of Pb, Ag and Fe were 89.57%, 87.85% and 88.58%, respectively. The results indicate that this method is a feasible and promising process for the comprehensive utilization of sintering dust.

Electrochemical performances of hydrogen storage alloys treated using a new milling technique

A new self-made additive of amidocyanogen-acetic salt was used in wet ball-grind technique （WBGT） for preparing hydrogen storage alloys, and the effect on the electrochemical performance of the alloy electrode was investigated in detail. It was found that the prepared electrode had perfect electrochemical performances, such as rapid activation, high capability, high-rate discharge （HRD） ability, and good stability. The first discharge capacitance at 0.2 C （throughout this study, n C rate means that the rated capacity of a hydrogen storage alloy （full capacity） is charged or discharged completely in 1/n h） reached 278 mAh·g^-1 and the discharge capacitance reached the maximum of 322 mAh·g^-1 only after two charge-discharge cycles. For the dry method, wet method, and WBGT, the high rate discharge （HRD） values （C5 c/C0.2c ratio） were approximately 0.59, 0.76, and 0.83, respectively. The stable discharge capacity at 3 C increased from 275 mAh·g^-1 （dry method）to 295 mAh·g^-1 （WBGT）.

Nano-treatment of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Waste and Its Usage in Cleaner Building Materials

Autoclaved aerated concrete waste(AACW)was used as a raw material to prepare nucleation seed for acceleration of Portland cement.Nano AACW seed with median particle size of 324 nm was prepared by wet grinding method.Both the electrical conductivity and pH value of nano AACW suspension were obviously improved.Both the setting times and intensity of the main hydration heat peak were promoted by nano AACW,indicating the possibility of AACW suspension as nucleation seed.The early age compressive strength before 3 days was also clearly improved by nano AACW,with no negative effect on the late age strength.Furthermore,the reduced CH content with dosage of nano AACW indicates that nano AACW not only plays a role of nucleation seed in cement hydration,but also has a certain pozzolanic reaction.