Inorganic Chemicals Industry ›› 2026, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (1): 74-83.doi: 10.19964/j.issn.1006-4990.2025-0079

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Study on reductive detoxification of calcium⁃free roasted chromite ore processing residue via mechanochemical activation with secondary copper slag

ZHAO Zhiying1,2(), ZHAO Xiaolong1,2, CHEN Xiaohong1,2, DU Ying1,2, DU Dongyun1,2()   

  1. 1. Hubei Engineering Research Center for Heavy Metal Pollution Prevention and Control,School of Resources and Environment,Central South University for Nationalities,Wuhan 430074,China
    2. Key Laboratory of Catalytic Transformation and Energy Materials Chemistry,Ministry of Education,Central South University for Nationalities,Wuhan 430074,China
  • Received:2025-02-19 Online:2026-01-10 Published:2025-06-30
  • Contact: DU Dongyun E-mail:zhaozhiying8710@163.com;dydu666@mail.scuec.edu.cn

Abstract:

Calcium⁃free roasted chromite ore processing residue(COPR) is a typical hazardous industrial waste generated during chromium salt production and poses significant environmental risks.In this study,a mechanochemical approach was proposed based on the “waste⁃to⁃treat⁃waste” concept,using secondary copper slag(SCS) as a reducing agent to achieve the synergistic detoxification of COPR.The aim was to realize both the resource utilization of solid waste and environmentally friendly remediation.The optimal treatment parameters were determined as follows:ball milling speed of 550 r/min,ball⁃to⁃powder ratio of 12.5,milling time of 120 minutes,mass ratio of SCS to COPR of 1∶5,and the dosage of 98% sulfuric acid of 0.12 mL.Under these conditions,the total leaching concentration of Cr in COPR was decreased from 478.16 mg/L to 2.56 mg/L,and Cr(Ⅵ) was decreased from 455.35 mg/L to 0.25 mg/L,meeting the standards specified in the Technical Specification for Chromium Slag Pollution Control(HJ/T 301—2007).The characterization results revealed that mechanical forces disrupted the crystalline structure and oolitic morphology of COPR,reduced particle size,and increased reactive surface sites,thereby facilitating the release of encapsulated Cr(Ⅵ).Meanwhile,Fe(Ⅱ) in SCS was activated under acidic conditions and transferred electrons to Cr(Ⅵ),reducing it to Cr(Ⅲ),which subsequently precipitated as stable hydroxide compounds.This study innovatively demonstrated the feasibility of synergistic Cr(Ⅵ) reduction in COPR using SCS,providing technical support and new insights for the green detoxification and resource utilization of COPR.

Key words: chromite ore processing residue, mechanochemical method, reduction, detoxification

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