Relationship between Chamosite Alteration and Fe-Plugging in Sandstone Pores during Acid In Situ Leaching of Uranium

Sandstone pore-plugging is a serious problem that bothers acid in situ leaching (ISL) uranium deposit, but currently, the mechanism of pore-plugging has not attracted much attention. In this study, using X-ray fluorescence, scanning electron microscope, optical microscope, and X-ray diffraction, we...

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Main Authors: Lixin Zhao, Po Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/11/5/497