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⇱ Cempa, Magdalena; Lejwoda, Paweł; Karabela, Klaudia; Pieprzyca, Anna; Świnder, Henryk; Bauerek, Arkadiusz (2024) Potential for the Recovery of Selected Metals and Critical Raw Materials from Slags from Polymineral Zn–Pb Ore Metallurgy—Part I. Minerals, 14 (10). 1050 doi:10.3390/min14101050


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Cempa, Magdalena; Lejwoda, Paweł; Karabela, Klaudia; Pieprzyca, Anna; Świnder, Henryk; Bauerek, Arkadiusz (2024) Potential for the Recovery of Selected Metals and Critical Raw Materials from Slags from Polymineral Zn–Pb Ore Metallurgy—Part I. Minerals, 14 (10). 1050 doi:10.3390/min14101050

Reference TypeJournal (article/letter/editorial)
TitlePotential for the Recovery of Selected Metals and Critical Raw Materials from Slags from Polymineral Zn–Pb Ore Metallurgy—Part I
JournalMinerals
AuthorsCempa, MagdalenaAuthor
Lejwoda, PawełAuthor
Karabela, KlaudiaAuthor
Pieprzyca, AnnaAuthor
Świnder, HenrykAuthor
Bauerek, ArkadiuszAuthor
Year2024 (October 19)Volume<   14   >
Page(s)1050Issue<   10   >
PublisherMDPI AG
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DOIdoi:10.3390/min14101050Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceCempa, Magdalena; Lejwoda, Paweł; Karabela, Klaudia; Pieprzyca, Anna; Świnder, Henryk; Bauerek, Arkadiusz (2024) Potential for the Recovery of Selected Metals and Critical Raw Materials from Slags from Polymineral Zn–Pb Ore Metallurgy—Part I. Minerals, 14 (10). 1050 doi:10.3390/min14101050
Plain TextCempa, Magdalena; Lejwoda, Paweł; Karabela, Klaudia; Pieprzyca, Anna; Świnder, Henryk; Bauerek, Arkadiusz (2024) Potential for the Recovery of Selected Metals and Critical Raw Materials from Slags from Polymineral Zn–Pb Ore Metallurgy—Part I. Minerals, 14 (10). 1050 doi:10.3390/min14101050
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Abstract/NotesSlags from the Silesia–Cracow Upland (Poland), including ten historical slags (deposited in waste dumps) and four contemporary slags (from current production), were examined to compare their chemical and mineralogical properties as well as to assess their potential for the recovery of selected metals and critical raw materials. The historical slags associated with the smelting of polymetallic ores originating from Mississippi Valley-type (MVT) deposits consisted primarily of gypsum. The contemporary slags, obtained from industrial waste rich in zinc and lead, were predominantly spinels (magnesium-aluminate and ferric) that exhibited higher iron content (up to 46.6 wt% of Fe2O3) compared to the historical slags (up to 26.1 wt% of Fe2O3). The zinc content was similar for both the slag types (3.5 wt% Zn). The average titanium and arsenic contents in the old and contemporary slags were at the same level as well, with 0.21 wt% (Ti) and 0.13 wt% (As), respectively. The contemporary slags contained higher levels of critical raw materials, such as cobalt, nickel, copper, and manganese, compared to the historical slags. Rare earth elements (REEs) were also more abundant in the contemporary slags, with an average content of 212 ppm, while the historical slags averaged 124 ppm. These findings underscore the potential for recovering valuable metals and critical raw materials from such slags, presenting opportunities for resource optimisation and environmental management.

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LocalityCitation Details
ZGH Bolesław S.A. smelter, Bukowno, Olkusz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland
ZGH Orzeł Biały smelter, Brzeziny Śląskie, Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
KH Waryński smelter, Brzozowice, Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Hugo smelter slag locality, Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Guidotto zinc smelter slag locality, Świętochłowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
ZM Silesia zinc smelter slag locality, Świętochłowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

Mineral Occurrences

LocalityMineral(s)
ZGH Bolesław S.A. smelter, Bukowno, Olkusz County, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland Augite, Fluorite, Gehlenite, Hardystonite, Hematite, Maghemite, Magnetite, Melanterite, Native Iron, Plagioclase, Quartz, Wollastonite, Wüstite, Zincite
ZGH Orzeł Biały smelter, Brzeziny Śląskie, Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Anhydrite, Ankerite, Augite, Calcite, Dolomite, Gypsum, Hematite, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Tridymite
KH Waryński smelter, Brzozowice, Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Anglesite, Augite, Calcite, Dolomite, Gypsum, Hematite, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Quartz
Hugo smelter slag locality, Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Anhydrite, Augite, Cristobalite, Gypsum, Hematite, Magnetite, Melanterite, Plagioclase, Quartz
ZM Silesia zinc smelter slag locality, Świętochłowice, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Anglesite, Anhydrite, Augite, Bassanite, Calcite, Cristobalite, Dolomite, Ferro-actinolite, Gypsum, Hematite, Illite, Magnetite, Melanterite, Mullite, Muscovite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Sphalerite, Tridymite, Zincite
HC Miasteczko Śląskie S.A. Zinc Smelting Plant, Miasteczko Śląskie, Tarnowskie Góry County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland Augite, Fluorite, Gehlenite, Hematite, Magnetite, Plagioclase, Quartz, Spinel, Wollastonite, Wüstite, Zincite


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