Overview of Current Phosphoric Acid Production Processes and a New Idea of Kiln Method

Abstract

China primarily contains medium and low-grade phosphorus ores that are used to produce phosphoric acid. Here, we provide an overview of phosphoric acid production processes, including wet, thermal, and Kiln methods, as well as the fundamental principles, major equipment, and technological aspects of each process. Progress in the Kiln method using low-grade phosphate rock is described, which involves the KPA and CDK processes. The literature shows that the addition of admixtures adds great competitiveness to Kiln phosphate production methods and has considerable development prospects.