Recrystallization of calcium sulfate in phosphoric acid solutions; batchwise operation

G. J. Witkamp*, M. M. Seckler, O. S.L. Bruinsma, G. M. van Rosmalen

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Abstract

A model is presented for the solvent mediated batchwise recrystallization of hemihydrate into dehydrate. The model takes into account the rates of dissolution of hemihydrate and of growth of gypsum. These rates result from the driving forces (under- and supersaturation) that are influenced by temperature and acid concentrations, and from the rate constants, which are mainly affected by impurities. Secondary nucleation can be neglected with respect to the observed recrystallization rates. The presented model can also be applied more generally.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1117-1123
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Crystal Growth
Volume99
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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