Abstract
The dissolution of Ni 3S 2 in nitric acid solutions in the presence of silver ions was investigated. The effect of stirring, particle size, temperature and silver ion concentration were examined. In addition, the reaction residues at various levels of nickel extraction were examined by SEM, X-ray diffraction, electron microprobe and chemical analysis. These observations indicated that the dissolution reaction is topochemical and fits a surface reaction control model. The activation energy was calculated to be 52.6 ± 3.6 kJ/mol, which is reasonable for a rate-limiting surface reaction. The order of the reaction was 0.2 with respect to Ag + concentration. An electrochemical reaction between nitric acid and the intermediate product Ag 2S occurring on the surface of Ni 3S 2 appears to be the rate-determining step.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
