Surface Phenomena with the Participation of Sulfite Lignin under Pressure Leaching of Sulfide Materials.

Searching for surfactants which can eliminate the occluding effect of molten elemental sulfur formed in the process of leaching sulfide ores under pressure (autoclave leaching) is relevant. However, the choice and use of surfactants are complicated by the harsh conditions of the autoclave process, as well as the insufficient knowledge of surface phenomena in their presence. This paper presents a comprehensive study of interfacial phenomena (adsorption, wetting, and dispersion) involving surfactants (using lignosulfonates as an example) and zinc sulfide/concentrate/elemental sulfur under conditions simulating sulfuric acid leaching of ores under pressure.

Associative Behavior of Lignosulphonates in Moderately Concentrated Water, Water-Salt, and Water-Alcoholic Media.

Industrial derivatives of lignin lignosulfonates are produced during sulfite delignification of wood. They are characterized by a wide molecular weight distribution, polyfunctionality, and lack of crystallinity. The presence of hydrophobic and hydrophilic domains in the lignosulfonate macromolecular system determines the amphiphilic and polyelectrolyte properties of this biopolymer.