Leaching Copper Sulfide Minerals with Selected Autotrophic Bacteria
Author: Joseph A. Sutton
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Published: 1964
Total Pages: 32
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe chemistry involved in the microbial dissolution of iron and copper from such sulfide minerals as pyrite, chalcopyrite, chalcocite, covellite, and bornite is described. The chemical criteria used to evaluate the activity of microorganisms on these minerals were changes in pH, ferric iron produced, and oxygen consumption.