Folahan A. Adekola

Department of Industrial Chemistry, University of Ilorin

2 Publications

Publications 2

Research Article Vol. 8, Issue 1

Dissolution Potential of a Nigerian Complex Covellite Ore by Ammonia-Ammonium Chloride Solution

Balogun Ayo F.^*, Alafara A. Baba, Abdulkareem Aishat Y., Raji Mustapha A., Olasinde Fausat T., Muhammed Muhammed O., Folahan A. Adekola

With continuous industrial demands and as the market potential of purified copper in Nigeria and around the world is on the increase, the development of cheap and eco-friendly methods for the processing of mixed and lower grade copper ores become paramount. Consequently, this study examines the effect of ammonia-ammonium chloride concentration,...

Jun, 2018 Vol. 8, Issue 1

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Research Article Vol. 7, Issue 1

Assessment of a Nigerian talc ore for improved industrial application by sulphuric acid leaching

Alafara A. Baba^*, Abdullah S. Ibrahim, Rafiu B. Bale, Folahan A. Adekola, Abdul G. F. Alabi

Talc by its intrinsic properties is an important material with diverse industrial applications. In the present work, the evaluation of a Nigeria sourced talc ore for industrial utilization by sulphuric acid leaching was studied and accordingly characterized. During the experiments, it was found that the increase in acid concentration, reaction t...

Jun, 2015 Vol. 7, Issue 1

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