Metallurgy

Scientific Center "Problems of processing of mineral and man-made resources" (NC "Processing of resources") St. Petersburg Mining University of Empress Catherine II was established by order of the rector dated 10/23/2021 No. 1456 Adm. The purpose of the NC "Processing of Resources" is to develop and implement sound scientific and technical solutions for the processing of mineral and man-made resources for the development of the economy of the Russian Federation.

The main direction of our laboratory's work is the development of the scientific foundations of pyrometallurgical processes for the production of ferrous metals

The main scientific area of the laboratory is the development of scientific foundations and technology for the complex processing of iron–containing rare metal and other types of ore raw materials of complex composition and man-made waste.

Development of the theory of sorption and chromatographic processes, methods of their calculation and optimization. Development of environmentally friendly methods for the disposal of technological solutions, natural and wastewater in order to clean and extract useful components. Creation of an acid-base method (hydrochloric acid and bisulfate) for the production of metallurgical alumina from highly siliceous ores and industrial waste.

The development of theoretical ideas about the structure and properties of composite materials based on the application of a systematic approach and the introduction of mathematical methods for describing and modeling the processes of structure formation. Creation of a new generation of composite materials for structural and tribotechnical purposes with an increased range of physical and mechanical characteristics based on the widespread use of nanotechnology achievements, synergistic effects of interaction between structural components and self-organizing processes of structure formation. Applied activities of the laboratory The laboratory can offer developments in the field of new structural materials designed for friction pairs for various purposes (sliding bearings, rolling bearings, dry friction, friction with lubrication, etc.), in particular for aluminum matrix dispersed-filled composite materials with improved tribotechnical characteristics (contact strength, wear resistance, fatigue strength, etc.).