Temperature and frequency dependencies of the permittivities of nickeliferous silicate laterite ores and reaction mixtures

CA Pickles, O Marzoughi - Powder Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
The global demand for nickel metal continues to grow, while the resource base for nickel is
transitioning from the nickel sulphide ores to the nickeliferous laterite oxide ores …

Hydrogen-based pre-reduction of chromite: Reduction and consolidation mechanisms

S Wu, Y Zhang, H Li, S Zhang, E Kasai… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The pre-reduction of chromite plays a vital role in the production of ferrochrome, offering
advantages such as reduced carbon consumption and improved production efficiency. In …

Temperature and frequency dependencies of the permittivities of selected pyrometallurgical reaction mixtures

CA Pickles, O Marzoughi, RM Hutcheon - Minerals Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
High temperatures are required in pyrometallurgical processes and consequently they are
extremely energy intensive. Microwaves can offer several potential thermal energy efficiency …

Permittivity measurements at high temperatures of selected pyrometallurgical minerals

O Marzoughi, CA Pickles - Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2024 - Elsevier
In pyrometallurgical processes, the temperatures attained are amongst the highest of all
industrial chemical processes and consequently the energy requirements are considerable …

Methane–Hydrogen-Based Pre-reduction Chromite: Reduction Behavior and Pellet Compressive Strength

S Wu, X Feng, Y Zhang, L Ma, Y Li - JOM, 2024 - Springer
This study has focused on reducing the carbon emissions and energy consumption for
producing ferrochrome, an essential component in stainless-steel manufacturing. The …