柠檬酸钠作用下EICP固化铁尾矿砂抗侵蚀性能试验研究

Experimental Study on Erosion Resistance of EICP-Solidified Iron Tailings Sand Assisted by Sodium Citrate

  • 摘要: 为应对铁尾矿砂堆放引发的环境风险、边坡侵蚀、溃坝等问题,提出柠檬酸钠(SC)联合酶诱导碳酸钙沉淀(EICP)固化铁尾矿砂的方法。通过微型贯入、一维入渗、降雨冲刷试验,碳酸钙含量(CCC)及微观结构测试,系统研究该方法的固化效果;并结合重金属测定等分析其环境效应。结果表明:SC可调控EICP反应速率和CaCO3沉积过程;综合固化效果、抗渗性能及环境效应,在本试验条件下较优固化参数为:EICP溶液喷洒量3 L/m2、喷洒4次、SC浓度7.5 g/L;与传统EICP相比,此时铁尾矿砂表面强度与CCC可分别提升23.4%和11.9%,累计入渗量减少14.71%,入渗用时延长1.5倍。经过60 min的降雨冲刷,SC–EICP处理边坡仅发生轻微面蚀,累计质量损失较SC掺入前降低82.64%,浸出液pH值稳定在8.13左右,Pb2+和Cd2+固化率分别达到了79.5%和68.8%。SC可通过络合Ca2+促进CaCO3有序聚集,并调控形成“松花状文石”与未聚集CaCO3共同填充微小孔隙和大孔隙,增强颗粒间的胶结强度和结构稳定性。本研究可为铁尾矿砂堆场边坡的固化处理与抗侵蚀防护提供新思路。

     

    Abstract: To address environmental risks, slope erosion, and potential dam-failure hazards associated with stockpiled iron tailings sand, this study proposes a sodium citrate (SC)-assisted enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) method for the stabilization of iron tailings sand. The solidification performance of this method was systematically investigated through miniature penetration tests, one-dimensional infiltration tests, rainfall scouring tests, calcium carbonate content (CCC) measurements, and microstructural observations. Its environmental effects were further evaluated based on heavy metal leaching tests. The results show that SC can regulate the EICP reaction rate and the CaCO3 precipitation process. Considering the overall solidification effect, anti-infiltration performance, and environmental impact, the preferable treatment parameters under the present experimental conditions were determined as an EICP solution spraying dosage of 3 L/m2, four spraying cycles, and an SC concentration of 7.5 g/L. Compared with conventional EICP treatment, the surface strength and CCC of iron tailings sand increased by 23.4% and 11.9%, respectively, while the cumulative infiltration amount decreased by 14.71% and the infiltration duration was prolonged to 1.5 times. After 60 min of rainfall scouring, the SC–EICP-treated slope exhibited only slight sheet erosion, and the cumulative mass loss was reduced by 82.64% compared with that before SC incorporation. Meanwhile, the leachate pH remained stable at approximately 8.13, and the immobilization efficiencies of Pb2+ and Cd2+ reached 79.5% and 68.8%, respectively. SC promotes the ordered aggregation of CaCO3 through Ca2+ complexation and regulates the formation of flower-like aragonite aggregates, which, together with dispersed CaCO3, fill micro- and macropores, thereby enhancing interparticle bonding strength and structural stability. This study may provide a new approach for the stabilization and erosion protection of iron tailings sand stockpile slopes.

     

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