UNLOCKING THE INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL OF KHOJAYKON SYLVINITE THROUGH MINERALOGICAL AND CHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS

Authors

Elyor D. EMINOV, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, UzbekistanFollow
Kholtura Ch. MIRZAKULOV, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, UzbekistanFollow
Gavkhar E. MELIKULOVA, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, UzbekistanFollow
Ruslan Ch. YORBOBAEV, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, UzbekistanFollow
Kamola S. ARIFDJANOVA, Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology, Tashkent, UzbekistanFollow

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the chemical, mineralogical, and fractional composition of sylvinite from the Khodjaikan deposit in Uzbekistan in order to assess its potential for potassium fertilizer production. Using chemical analysis, XRD, and IR spectroscopy, the ore was found to contain KCl (19.5–30.1%), NaCl (62.08–71.85%), CaCl₂ (1.12–1.32%), and MgCl₂ (0.18–0.32%). The water-insoluble residue, mainly sulfates, carbonates, and silicates, was also identified. These findings are important for improving beneficiation processes and reducing waste. Comparison with the Verkhnekamsk deposit highlights the quality and potential of Khodjaikan sylvinite. The research supports sustainable resource management.

Recommended Citation

EMINOV, Elyor D.; MIRZAKULOV, Kholtura Ch.; MELIKULOVA, Gavkhar E.; YORBOBAEV, Ruslan Ch.; and ARIFDJANOVA, Kamola S. (2025) "UNLOCKING THE INDUSTRIAL POTENTIAL OF KHOJAYKON SYLVINITE THROUGH MINERALOGICAL AND CHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS," CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING: Vol. 2025: No. 4, Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70189/1992-9498.1699
Available at: https://cce.researchcommons.org/journal/vol2025/iss4/3