Selection and Use of Collecting Agent for Vanadium Extraction

The studies on vanadium production are generalized, and the promising nature of flotation is demonstrated in this regard. The prognostic selection of fulvic acid FulvAc as a selective collecting agent relative to vanadium occurred as vanadyl VO $$^{2 +}$$ in acidic pregnant solutions is justified. The analysis of chemical reactivity studied the mechanism of vanadyl extraction and concentration using chelating agent FulvAc. Computer modeling is performed for a flotation system representing a slightly soluble metal complex of vanadyl fulvat [VO $$^{2 +}$$ –FulvAc] $$_{n}$$ . Efficiency of FulvAc is proved by lab-scale flotation tests with recovery of vanadyl not less than 92%. Vanadium oxisols are demandable by different industries, and [VO $$^{2 + }$$ –FulvAc] $$_{n}$$ is usable as complex mineral supplements for fertilizing mixtures for urban greening.