公开(公告)号：US20170335430A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15612684

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: K-Technologies, Inc. ,  OCP S.A.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody ,  Driss Dhiba ,  Mounir El Mahdi

IPC: C22B60/02 ,  C22B3/44 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C01G43/01 ,  B01J39/05 ,  C01G43/00 ,  B01J49/00 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/50 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C22C28/00 ,  C01B25/238

CPC classification number: C22B60/0265 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J49/00 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/50 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C01G43/003 ,  C01G43/01 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C22B3/44 ,  C22B60/0204 ,  C22B60/0217 ,  C22B60/0243 ,  C22C28/00

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for the recovery, removal or extracting of, and subsequent purification of uranium from a wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange processing approach, where the uranium is recovered from a phosphoric acid, or a phos-acid feedstock using either a dual or a single stage extraction methodology. In both cases an intermediate ammonium uranyl-tricarbonate solution is formed. In alternative embodiments, in the dual cycle approach, this solution is contacted in a second continuous ion exchange system with a strong anion exchange resin then subsequently recovered as an acidic uranyl solution that is further treated to produce an intermediate uranyl peroxide compound which is ultimately calcined to produce the final uranium oxide product. In alternative embodiments, in the single cycle case, the intermediate ammonium uranyl-tricarbonate solution is evaporated to decompose the ammonium carbonate and produce an intermediate uranium carbonate/oxide solid material. These solids are digested in an acid medium, and then processed in the same manner as the secondary regeneration solution from the dual cycle process to produce an intermediate uranyl peroxide that is calcined to produce a final uranium oxide product.

公开(公告)号：US20190078176A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-14

申请号：US16101807

申请日：2018-08-13

Applicant: K-Technologies, Inc. ,  OCP S.A.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody ,  Driss Dhiba ,  Mounir El Mahdi

IPC: C22B60/02 ,  C01G43/00 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C01G43/01 ,  C22C28/00 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J49/00 ,  B01J49/53 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/50 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C22B3/44

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for the recovery, removal or extracting of, and subsequent purification of uranium from a wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange processing approach, where the uranium is recovered from a phosphoric acid, or a phos-acid feedstock using either a dual or a single stage extraction methodology. In both cases an intermediate ammonium uranyl-tricarbonate solution is formed. In alternative embodiments, in the dual cycle approach, this solution is contacted in a second continuous ion exchange system with a strong anion exchange resin then subsequently recovered as an acidic uranyl solution that is further treated to produce an intermediate uranyl peroxide compound which is ultimately calcined to produce the final uranium oxide product. In alternative embodiments, in the single cycle case, the intermediate ammonium uranyl-tricarbonate solution is evaporated to decompose the ammonium carbonate and produce an intermediate uranium carbonate/oxide solid material. These solids are digested in an acid medium, and then processed in the same manner as the secondary regeneration solution from the dual cycle process to produce an intermediate uranyl peroxide that is calcined to produce a final uranium oxide product.

公开(公告)号：US09573810B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US14416264

申请日：2013-07-21

Applicant: K-TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C01B25/00 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C01B17/96 ,  C01F11/46 ,  B01J39/04 ,  B01J39/14 ,  B01J49/00 ,  B01D15/20 ,  B01D15/36

CPC classification number: C01B25/238 ,  B01D15/203 ,  B01D15/362 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J39/14 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C01B17/96 ,  C01F11/46

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for the recovery or the removal of the so-called “Minor Elements” consisting of iron, aluminum and magnesium (expressed as oxides), from wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange approach. In alternative embodiments, use of processes and methods of the invention allows for the reduction of these Minor Elements with minimal phosphate losses and dilution in order to produce a phosphoric acid that is suitable for the production of fertilizer products such as world-class diammonium phosphate (DAP), merchant-grade phosphoric acid, superphosphoric acid, and other phosphoric acid products. Further, use of the invention would allow the use of lower grade phosphate rock or ore, which would greatly expand the potential phosphate rock reserve base for phosphate mining activities, and allow for better overall utilization of resources from a given developed mine site.

Abstract translation: 在替代实施方案中，本发明提供了使用连续离子交换法从湿法磷酸回收或除去由铁，铝和镁（以氧化物形式）组成的所谓“次要元素”的方法和方法 。 在替代实施方案中，使用本发明的方法和方法允许以最小的磷酸盐损失和稀释来还原这些次要元素，以便产生适合于生产肥料产品的磷酸，例如世界级磷酸氢二铵（ DAP），商品级磷酸，超磷酸等磷酸产品。 此外，本发明的使用将允许使用较低等级的磷酸盐岩或矿石，这将大大扩大磷酸盐矿开采活动的潜在磷酸盐储备基础，并允许从给定的开发矿区更好地综合利用资源。

公开(公告)号：US20150167120A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14416267

申请日：2013-07-21

Applicant: K-TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C22B59/00 ,  C22B3/06 ,  C22B3/42

CPC classification number: C22B59/00 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J39/20 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J47/026 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C01F17/0006 ,  C01F17/0081 ,  C22B3/06 ,  C22B3/42 ,  Y02P10/234 ,  B01J39/07

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for extracting and recovering rare earth materials from a wet-process phosphoric acid using one or more continuous ion exchange resin systems. In alternative embodiments, the method is particularly suited for use in extracting and recovering multiple rare earth materials present in low concentrations contained in wet-process phosphoric acid.

Abstract translation: 在替代实施方案中，本发明提供了使用一种或多种连续离子交换树脂体系从湿法磷酸中提取和回收稀土材料的方法和方法。 在替代实施方案中，该方法特别适用于提取和回收湿法磷酸中含有的低浓度存在的多种稀土材料。

公开(公告)号：US11512367B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US17616375

申请日：2020-06-03

Applicant: K-Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C22B3/00 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F101/20

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are methods and processes for the removal of cadmium (Cd) from wet-process phosphoric acid that may contain Cd, including excessive amounts of Cd. The process developed is based on the application of commercially available ion exchange resins with the application of Continuous Ion Exchange (CIX) technology. In alternative embodiments, provided are processes and methods for the recovery and/or the removal of cadmium from wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange approach. In alternative embodiments, use of processes and methods as provided herein allows for the reduction of cadmium metal contaminants with minimal phosphate losses and dilution in order to produce a phosphoric acid that is suitable for the production of fertilizers and phosphoric acid products, such as world-class diammonium phosphate fertilizer (DAP), merchant-grade phosphoric acid, super-phosphoric acid, and other phosphoric acid products.

公开(公告)号：US09869005B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-16

申请号：US14416267

申请日：2013-07-21

Applicant: K-TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C22B59/00 ,  C22B3/42 ,  B01J39/20 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J47/026 ,  C01F17/00 ,  C22B3/06 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/53

CPC classification number: C22B59/00 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J39/20 ,  B01J45/00 ,  B01J47/026 ,  B01J49/06 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C01F17/0006 ,  C01F17/0081 ,  C22B3/06 ,  C22B3/42 ,  Y02P10/234 ,  B01J39/07

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for extracting and recovering rare earth materials from a wet-process phosphoric acid using one or more continuous ion exchange resin systems. In alternative embodiments, the method is particularly suited for use in extracting and recovering multiple rare earth materials present in low concentrations contained in wet-process phosphoric acid.

公开(公告)号：US20150166343A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14416264

申请日：2013-07-21

Applicant: K-TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C01B25/238 ,  B01D15/20 ,  B01D15/36

CPC classification number: C01B25/238 ,  B01D15/203 ,  B01D15/362 ,  B01J39/05 ,  B01J39/14 ,  B01J49/53 ,  C01B17/96 ,  C01F11/46

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides processes and methods for the recovery or the removal of the so-called “Minor Elements” consisting of iron, aluminum and magnesium (expressed as oxides), from wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange approach. In alternative embodiments, use of processes and methods of the invention allows for the reduction of these Minor Elements with minimal phosphate losses and dilution in order to produce a phosphoric acid that is suitable for the production of fertilizer products such as world-class diammonium phosphate (DAP), merchant-grade phosphoric acid, superphosphoric acid, and other phosphoric acid products. Further, use of the invention would allow the use of lower grade phosphate rock or ore, which would greatly expand the potential phosphate rock reserve base for phosphate mining activities, and allow for better overall utilization of resources from a given developed mine site.

Abstract translation: 在替代实施方案中，本发明提供了使用连续离子交换法从湿法磷酸回收或除去由铁，铝和镁（以氧化物形式）组成的所谓“次要元素”的方法和方法 。 在替代实施方案中，使用本发明的方法和方法允许以最小的磷酸盐损失和稀释来还原这些次要元素，以便产生适合于生产肥料产品的磷酸，例如世界级磷酸氢二铵（ DAP），商品级磷酸，超磷酸等磷酸产品。 此外，本发明的使用将允许使用较低等级的磷酸盐岩或矿石，这将大大扩大磷酸盐矿开采活动的潜在磷酸盐储备基础，并允许从给定的开发矿区更好地综合利用资源。

公开(公告)号：US20150166352A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-18

申请号：US14416261

申请日：2013-07-21

Applicant: K-TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C01B33/10 ,  C05B7/00 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C01B25/222

CPC classification number: C01B33/103 ,  B01J41/05 ,  B01J41/14 ,  B01J49/57 ,  C01B25/222 ,  C01B33/10 ,  C01C1/162 ,  C01F7/50 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F2001/422 ,  C02F2101/105 ,  C02F2101/14 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C02F2103/34 ,  C02F2303/16 ,  C05B7/00

Abstract: In particular, in alternative embodiments, the invention provides for a method to recover silicofluoride and phosphate species from wastewaters, or barometric condenser waters, that are typically utilized in wet-process phosphoric acid facilities. The species are recovered via a continuous ion exchange approach that allows for economic recovery of the materials and especially with the silicofluoride component allows for the production of valuable industrial materials such as hydrofluoric acid and other fluoride salts as well as industrial-grade precipitated silica materials. Return of the treated waste water to the phos-acid plant allows for optimization of reagent usage.

Abstract translation: 特别地，在替代实施例中，本发明提供了一种通常用于湿法磷酸设备的废水或大气冷凝器水回收氟化硅和磷酸盐物质的方法。 该物质通过连续离子交换方法回收，其允许材料的经济回收，特别是与氟硅化合物组分允许生产有价值的工业材料如氢氟酸和其它氟化物盐以及工业级沉淀二氧化硅材料。 将经处理的废水返回到磷酸装置允许优化试剂用量。

公开(公告)号：US12123072B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US18386213

申请日：2023-11-01

Applicant: K-Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C22B3/00 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F101/20

CPC classification number: C22B17/04 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2101/20

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are methods and processes for the removal of cadmium (Cd) from wet-process phosphoric acid that may contain Cd, including excessive amounts of Cd. The process developed is based on the application of commercially available ion exchange resins with the application of Continuous Ion Exchange (CIX) technology. In alternative embodiments, provided are processes and methods for the recovery and/or the removal of cadmium from wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange approach. In alternative embodiments, use of processes and methods as provided herein allows for the reduction of cadmium metal contaminants with minimal phosphate losses and dilution in order to produce a phosphoric acid that is suitable for the production of fertilizers and phosphoric acid products, such as world-class diammonium phosphate fertilizer (DAP), merchant-grade phosphoric acid, super-phosphoric acid, and other phosphoric acid products.

公开(公告)号：US11840745B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-12

申请号：US17973415

申请日：2022-10-25

Applicant: K-Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： William W. Berry ,  Thomas E. Baroody

IPC: C22B3/00 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F101/20

CPC classification number: C22B17/04 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C02F1/42 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C22B3/42 ,  C02F1/28 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2101/20

Abstract: In alternative embodiments, provided are methods and processes for the removal of cadmium (Cd) from wet-process phosphoric acid that may contain Cd, including excessive amounts of Cd. The process developed is based on the application of commercially available ion exchange resins with the application of Continuous Ion Exchange (CIX) technology. In alternative embodiments, provided are processes and methods for the recovery and/or the removal of cadmium from wet-process phosphoric acid using a continuous ion exchange approach. In alternative embodiments, use of processes and methods as provided herein allows for the reduction of cadmium metal contaminants with minimal phosphate losses and dilution in order to produce a phosphoric acid that is suitable for the production of fertilizers and phosphoric acid products, such as world-class diammonium phosphate fertilizer (DAP), merchant-grade phosphoric acid, super-phosphoric acid, and other phosphoric acid products.