The study of deuterium permeability of film-forming inhibitors with the addition of fullerenes

In this work, the results of the hydrogen permeability study of a composite film-forming inhibitor are considered. Film-forming inhibitor consists of polyether urethane and synthesized fullerenes C60 and C70 in pure form. Two types of samples were used: uncoated and coated stainless steels with composite polyether urethane/fullerene varnish. The experimental work was based on the study of the dependence of the permeation reduction factor on the temperature in the reactor. For the coated sample, the minimum temperature was 623 K at which the deuterium flux was registered. Here we assume that at temperatures below 573 K the output pressure caused by the deuterium flow through the sample is less than 10^?10 Pa. The rate of steady-state flow through a coated sample is significantly lower than for an uncoated one at temperatures 573–673 K. The deuterium penetration rates through the two samples increase and reach similar stationary values starting at 723 K.     

Overview On Extraction and Separation of Rare Earth Elements from Red Mud: Focus on Scandium

The article provides an overview of the methods used for processing of red mud to extract rare earth elements (REEs). Red mud is a toxic and highly alkaline waste. Several methods have been adopted and been practiced all over the world for the processing of red mud. Complex processing of red mud is cost-effective since red mud contains elements such as iron, aluminum, titanium, calcium, and rare earth metals. It has been observed that the acid leaching of red mud can almost completely recover the rare earth elements in the solution with various individual techniques and also a combination of them. Therefore, the choice of extraction method depends on the form in which the element occurs in the solution. However, relatively low concentrations of rare earth in the solution and significant amounts of impurities increase the cost of getting the final commercial products. To ensure the cost-effectiveness of the process involving rare earth’s extraction from red mud, it is necessary to increase their content by several times. This article presents the various studies that have been carried out in these aspects and the possibility of making this resource a sustainable one for REE extraction with a special focus on scandium replenishment.