The Obtaining and Study of Composite Chromium-Containing Pigments from Technogenic Waste

Abstract

This article provides information on the processing of chromium-containing waste from the Aktobe ferroalloy compounds plant using chemical reagents followed by high-temperature heat treatment for the synthesis of a composite chromite pigment used in the textile industry. This technology was developed for the first time for the purpose of recycling industrial waste and rational use of natural resources. The obtained pigments were analyzed by the X-ray phase of a D878-PC75-17.0 incident beam monochromator and the phase composition of the composite chromite pigment was studied. The thermogravimetric analysis of the composite chromite pigments was performed using a TGA/DSC 1HT/319 analyzer to determine the change in mass with time and temperature. According to the TGA results, the mass loss was determined to be 0.18% of the total mass. The elemental composition of the composite chromite pigment was determined using a JEOL JSM-6490 LV SEM device and the content of chromium oxide (Cr2O3) was determined, which reached up to 50%. The thermodynamic patterns of the processes occurring during the production of chromite pigments were studied using the integrated Chemistry software pack HSC-6. The results of testing printed and processed cotton and composite fabrics by the proposed method showed that the color fastness to washing and wet and dry friction is 4 points and the wear resistance assessment is 4860 and 6485 cycles, respectively. Composite chromite pigment based on technogenic wastes is recommended for use in various coloring compositions, including those used for printing on cotton and composite fabrics.