In this work the possibility of neutralizing or removing compounds containing fluoride ions from waste silica gel was investigated. The elution of F ions from waste silica gel to the liquid medium was performed under static and hydrothermal conditions. It was determined that waste silica gel consists of silicon dioxide (77.77%) and other compounds containing 8.64% F and 4.03% Al3+ ions, which are stable during the drying process (50°C; 48 h). It was determined that under static elution conditions it is possible to remove only  6–7 wt. % F ions into a liquid medium from waste silica gel. It was found that CaO additive has a positive influence on the decomposition of AlF3·3H2O and the formation of CaF2. It was found that silica gel is a prospective raw material for synthesis of Z-phase because the kinetics of compound formation is faster than in pure mixtures. A principal technological scheme has been designed for waste silica gel neutralization and utilization by using Ca(OH)2 under static or hydrothermal conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

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