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Yeditepe University , Istanbul , Turkey
Yeditepe University , Istanbul , Turkey
Yeditepe University , Istanbul , Turkey
Yeditepe University , Istanbul , Turkey
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Zenica , Zenica , Bosnia and Herzegovina
This project investigated the potential of using dolomite from Central Bosnia as a raw material for high-purity metallic magnesium production. Extensive sampling and mineralogical analyses revealed the suitability of these deposits, particularly for methods like the Pidgeon Process. Preliminary results underscored the strategic value of Bosnia’s dolomite, addressing Europe’s reliance on magnesium import and aligning with the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act. Advanced analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), were used to comprehensively characterize Central Bosnian dolomite deposits. Thermodynamic modelling was utilized to enhance process optimization for magnesium extraction in the Pidgeon Process (both silicothermic and aluminothermic) to foster innovation in resource utilization.
Project is funded by the Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina from the Grant for the implementation of bilateral cooperation projects in the field of science based on international agreements for 2023 (Contract No. 10-33-11-7359/23, Sarajevo, 12/29/2023)
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