The project aims at determining the feasibility of cleaning Phosphate and extracting Uranium from the produced phosphoric acid. The project also includes the construction of a model pilot plant for the extraction of Uranium from Phosphate.
Phosphoric acid is used primarily in manufacturing fertilizers, detergents and pharmaceuticals.
In the steel industry, it is used to clean and rustproof the product. It is also used as a flavoring agent in carbonated beverages as in Cola-based drinks, beer, jams, jellies, and cheese. In foods, phosphoric acid provides a tart, acidic flavor.