Producing sulphuric acid in Tanzania and potential sources: A review
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Date
2014
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Open Science
Abstract
Sulphuric acid is a backbone of chemical industry, agriculture and energy sectors. Tanzania has potential sources of producing
its own sulphuric acid. The three most common methods: contact process, wet process and lead chamber process of producing
sulphuric acid are reviewed. A modified lead chamber method can be a preferred method of producing the mineral acid by
using local available raw materials according to Tanzania environment. Among of raw materials, pyrites from Samena area in
Geita Region, Tanzania are the most potential, although there are also other sources from operating gold mines. Production of
sulphuric acid in Tanzania could make a meaningful contribution to country economy.
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Keywords
Sulphuric acid, Pyrite, Sulphur dioxide, Modified lead chamber, Mineral acid, Sulphuric acid production
Citation
Hiji, M. F., Ntalikwa, J. W., & Vuai, S. A. (2014). Producing sulphuric acid in Tanzania and potential sources: A review. American Journal of Chemistry and Applications, 1(4), 40-44.