METHODS OF PROCESSING ALUMINIUM DROSS AND ALUMINIUM DROSS RESIDUE INTO CALCIUM ALUMINATE

摘要

The processing of aluminium dross containing Al and Al2O3 originating from aluminium production, comprises the steps of separating aluminium from the dross to produce a dross residue and reacting the dross residue at a temperature above 1360.degree.C with a calciumoxygen compound to form calcium aluminate as an at least partially melted material. To obtain a product specially suitable for use in steel-making, the calcium aluminate is rapidly cooled to form a glassy solid product. The two steps may be performed in the same vessel, which has a suitable refractory lining.