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Ferric arsenate process

The Outotec Ferric arsenate process is a solution for
managing toxic arsenic in process and effluent streams.
The process consists of a ferric arsenate precipitation
stage followed by neutralization using lime milk. The Benefits
process is based on easy, robust and understandable High process reliability
precipitation. The treatment of toxic arsenic requires a
Improved environmental quality and
high level process reliability. This can be guaranteed using
stable residues
the cost-effective Outotec Ferric arsenate process.
Safe working conditions
After the ferric arsenate process the treated water has Process generates water that meets
a low arsenic concentration, typically containing 1-3 environmental regulations
mg/L arsenic. If an even lower arsenic concentration is Process guarantees and tailoring via
required, a polishing step with enhanced arsenic removal client water testing
can be included. The process comprises the neutraliza-
tion of acidic streams and the advanced removal of metal
impurities, including Ni, Cd, Cu, Sb and Zn. The final
product of the ferric arsenate treatment process is treated
water that can be safely discharged to the environment or
recycled back for process use. The selection of the arsenic
treatment process is governed by residual stability. The
residue of the Outotec Ferric arsenate process is a stable
solid precipitate, which will pass the EU CEN and US EPA
TCLP leaching tests for hazardous, arsenic containing
solid waste.
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Lime milk

Flocculant
Arsenic stream

Ferric arsenate slurry

Treated water for discharge and re-use

Air

Air

Air
Outotec Larox PF

Ferric arsenate filter cake

Filtrate water

Our offering Most typical industrial areas for the application:

Tailored and optimized arsenic water treatment solu- Non-ferrous smelters and roasters
tion to improve environmental quality and produce Sulfuric acid plants
stable residue Gold plants
Based on globally available, economical iron and
calcium chemicals and low-cost oxidants, including air Key offering
One-stop-shop concept from testing up to EPC Tailored arsenic treatment solutions with safe and
Reliable process operation for the treatment of toxic stable ferric arsenate precipitate
arsenic Optimization of the entire plants water recycling
Safe working conditions and controlled arsenic expo- in order to minimize production of arsenic-
sure via efficient dust control containing discharge water
High automation rate, minimizing operation costs Engineering and implementation
High-quality treated water Research and development (e.g. conceptual and
Process guarantees and tailoring via client water testing feasibility studies)
Environmental benefits: Plant engineering
Optimized chemical consumption Project implementation (up to EPC)
Water recycling Life cycle services
Control of arsenic discharge to environment
Reference plants
Process solution examples Boliden Harjavalta Finland, Condensate Treatment
Control of arsenic in acid plant condensate: ferric process
arsenate treatment plant to manage arsenic concen- Plant design for Nicico Sarcheshmeh and Khatoon
tration in acid plant effluent waters. Heavy metals are Abad acid plant effluent treatment
removed in the lime milk neutralization stage along
with sulfate, which precipitates as gypsum.
Efficient water recycling: water from the arsenic treat-
ment process can be recycled back to the process for
reuse and the fresh water intake can be decreased.
Total arsenic discharge and effluent volumes can be
optimized by efficient overall plant water management.

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and metals processing technology, we have developed many breakthrough technologies over the decades for our customers in metals
and mining industry. We also provide innovative solutions for industrial water treatment, the utilization of alternative energy sources and
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