The Pitzer ion-interaction model was employed to predict the conversion in the title quaternary water-salt system. The thermodynamic solubility products (Ks0) were determined and the conversion of CaSO4 to CaCO3 in the CaSO4 + Na2CO3 = CaCO3 + Na2SO4 system was predicted. The standard molar Gibbs free energy ∆rG0 of the conversion reaction was calculated to be -23.62 kJ mol-1. A 98% degree of conversion of CaSO4 was achieved by using calcium sulfate isolated from sea salt production waste brines. Suitable conditions were found for obtaining CaCO3 exhibiting a high dispersity and whiteness.

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