Misreported pyrite into copper concentrates dramatically declines copper grade and recovery. Copper flotation can be also more complicated if flotation feed comes from an elevated-pyritic copper ore. In this investiga...Misreported pyrite into copper concentrates dramatically declines copper grade and recovery. Copper flotation can be also more complicated if flotation feed comes from an elevated-pyritic copper ore. In this investigation, the effect of two different ore types(high pyritic and low pyritic feeds) was studied on rougher stage of industrial copper flotation circuit. Samples were taken from different streams and the structure of chalcopyrite within the pyrite and non-sulfide gangue minerals was examined in various size fractions for mentioned ore types. Results indicated that 72% and 56% of the total floated pyrite was transferred to concentrate in first four cells in the low and high pyritic feeds, respectively. Whereas, this proportion for floated SiO_2 in last ten cells was detected as 72% and 71%, respectively. A detailed interpretation of the effect of locked particles in different size fractions on rougher flotation cells is studied from industrial point of view.展开更多
Pyritic stromatolite, a rich pyrite ore, is scattered as reef masses in sedex deposits of the Proterozoic Yanshan rift trough. The pyritic stromatolite consists of a core and alternating concentric rims of light collo...Pyritic stromatolite, a rich pyrite ore, is scattered as reef masses in sedex deposits of the Proterozoic Yanshan rift trough. The pyritic stromatolite consists of a core and alternating concentric rims of light colloidal pyrite and dark organic materials. The concentric rims are cemented together by trichomes highly similar to the trichomic microorganisms inhabiting substantively around the black chimneys on the current sea beds while the core is composed chiefly of groups of thermophilous sulphur bacteria. Biomarkers for the molecules of pyritic stromatolite include pristane, phytane, regular isoprenoids paraffin, methyl-heptadecyl, and so on. This study reveals the existence of methane-yielding bacteria in the pyritic stromatolite and reflects the evolution of thermophilous thallophyta.展开更多
This study aimed to investigate the effect of varying pyrite(Py)content on copper(Cu)in the presence of different regrinding conditions,which were altered using different types of grinding media:iron,ceramic balls,and...This study aimed to investigate the effect of varying pyrite(Py)content on copper(Cu)in the presence of different regrinding conditions,which were altered using different types of grinding media:iron,ceramic balls,and their mixture,followed by flotation in the cleaner stage.The flotation performance of rough Cu concentrate can be improved by changing the regrinding conditions based on the Py content.Scanning electron microscopy,X-ray spectrometry,ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt extraction,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies illustrated that when the Py content was high,the use of iron media in regrinding promoted the generation of hydrophilic Fe OOH on the surface of Py and improved the Cu grade.The ceramic medium with a low Py content prevented excessive Fe OOH from covering the surface of chalcopyrite(Cpy).Electrochemical studies further showed that the galvanic corrosion current of Cpy-Py increased with the addition of Py and became stronger with the participation of iron media.展开更多
Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger in...Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger inhibition effect on pyrite than on chalcopyrite.The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite was realized by introducing 150 mg/L MFA at a pulp pH of approximately 8.0.The copper grade,copper recovery,and separation efficiency were 28.03%,84.79%,and 71.66%,respectively.Surface adsorption tests,zeta potential determinations,and localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests showed that more MFA adsorbed on pyrite than on chalcopyrite,which weakened the subsequent interactions between pyrite and the collector.Atomic force microscope imaging further confirmed the adsorption of MFA on pyrite,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that hydrophilic Fe-based species on the pyrite surfaces increased after exposure of pyrite to MFA,thereby decreasing the floatability of pyrite.展开更多
Gold ores in the Jiaozhou region of China are characterized by their abundant reserves,low grade,fine dissemination,and chal-lenges in upgrading.Froth flotation,with xanthate as the collector,is a commonly employed me...Gold ores in the Jiaozhou region of China are characterized by their abundant reserves,low grade,fine dissemination,and chal-lenges in upgrading.Froth flotation,with xanthate as the collector,is a commonly employed method for enriching auriferous pyrite from these ores.This study aimed to develop a more efficient flotation process by utilizing cavitation nanobubbles for a low-grade gold ore.Batch flotation tests demonstrated that nanobubbles significantly enhanced the flotation performance of auriferous pyrite,as evidenced by improved concentrate S and Au grades and their recoveries.The mechanisms underlying this enhancement were explored by investigat-ing surface nanobubble(SNB)formation,bulk nanobubble(BNB)attachment to hydrophobic pyrite surfaces,and nanobubble-induced agglomeration using atomic force microscopy(AFM)and focused beam reflectance measurement(FBRM).The results revealed that nan-obubble coverage on the pyrite surface is a critical factor influencing surface hydrophobicity and agglomeration.SNBs exhibited higher coverage on pyrite surfaces with increased surface hydrophobicity,flow rate,and cavitation time.Similarly,BNB attachment on pyrite surfaces was significantly increased with surface hydrophobicity and cavitation time.Enhanced surface hydrophobicity,along with higher flow rates and cavitation times,promoted pyrite particle agglomeration owing to the increased nanobubble coverage,ultimately leading to improved flotation performance.展开更多
To investigate the mechanisms of how nanobubbles enhance the flotation separation performance of galena from pyrite,the effects of nanobubbles on the surface properties of galena and pyrite and the interactions betwee...To investigate the mechanisms of how nanobubbles enhance the flotation separation performance of galena from pyrite,the effects of nanobubbles on the surface properties of galena and pyrite and the interactions between mineral particles and air bubbles were examined in this study.Various analytical techniques,including focused beam reflectance measurement(FBRM),three-phase contact line(TPCL)analysis,atomic force microscopy(AFM),and contact angle measurement,were employed.It has been demonstrated that nanobubbles significantly enhanced the flotation recovery of galena and its flotation selectivity from pyrite,as compared to the conventional flotation process.The preferential formation of nanobubbles on the galena surface,which is more hydrophobic than pyrite surface,further increased the surface hydrophobicity and agglomeration of galena particles.The introduction of nanobubbles into the flotation system also increased in the maximum TPCL length and detachment length between the galena surface and bubbles,contributing to the enhanced flotation efficiency.展开更多
The application of machine learning for pyrite discrimination establishes a robust foundation for constructing the ore-forming history of multi-stage deposits;however,published models face challenges related to limite...The application of machine learning for pyrite discrimination establishes a robust foundation for constructing the ore-forming history of multi-stage deposits;however,published models face challenges related to limited,imbalanced datasets and oversampling.In this study,the dataset was expanded to approximately 500 samples for each type,including 508 sedimentary,573 orogenic gold,548 sedimentary exhalative(SEDEX)deposits,and 364 volcanogenic massive sulfides(VMS)pyrites,utilizing random forest(RF)and support vector machine(SVM)methodologies to enhance the reliability of the classifier models.The RF classifier achieved an overall accuracy of 99.8%,and the SVM classifier attained an overall accuracy of 100%.The model was evaluated by a five-fold cross-validation approach with 93.8%accuracy for the RF and 94.9%for the SVM classifier.These results demonstrate the strong feasibility of pyrite classification,supported by a relatively large,balanced dataset and high accuracy rates.The classifier was employed to reveal the genesis of the controversial Keketale Pb-Zn deposit in NW China,which has been inconclusive among SEDEX,VMS,or a SEDEX-VMS transition.Petrographic investigations indicated that the deposit comprises early fine-grained layered pyrite(Py1)and late recrystallized pyrite(Py2).The majority voting classified Py1 as the VMS type,with an accuracy of RF and SVM being 72.2%and 75%,respectively,and confirmed Py2 as an orogenic type with 74.3% and 77.1%accuracy,respectively.The new findings indicated that the Keketale deposit originated from a submarine VMS mineralization system,followed by late orogenic-type overprinting of metamorphism and deformation,which is consistent with the geological and geochemical observations.This study further emphasizes the advantages of Machine learning(ML)methods in accurately and directly discriminating the deposit types and reconstructing the formation history of multi-stage deposits.展开更多
In recent years,the study of chalcopyrite and pyrite flotation surfaces using computational chemistry methods has made significant progress.However,current computational methods are limited by the small size of their ...In recent years,the study of chalcopyrite and pyrite flotation surfaces using computational chemistry methods has made significant progress.However,current computational methods are limited by the small size of their systems and insufficient consideration of hydration and temperature effects,making it difficult to fully replicate the real flotation environment of chalcopyrite and pyrite.In this study,we employed the self-consistent charge density functional tight-binding(SCC-DFTB)parameterization method to develop a parameter set,CuFeOrg,which includes the interactions between Cu-Fe-C-H-O-N-S-P-Zn elements,to investigate the surface interactions in large-scale flotation systems of chalcopyrite and pyrite.The results of bulk modulus,atomic displacement,band structure,surface relaxation,surface Mulliken charge distribution,and adsorption tests of typical flotation reagents on mineral surfaces demonstrate that CuFeOrg achieves DFT-level accuracy while significantly outperforming DFT in computational efficiency.By constructing large-scale hydration systems of mineral surfaces,as well as large-scale systems incorporating the combined interactions of mineral surfaces,flotation reagents,and hydration,we more realistically reproduce the actual flotation environment.Furthermore,the dynamic analysis results are consistent with mineral surface contact angle experiments.Additionally,CuFeOrg lays the foundation for future studies of more complex and diverse chalcopyrite and pyrite flotation surface systems.展开更多
Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate(IDS)was used as an inhibitor in the separation of sphalerite and pyrite in the EX−Cu(II)(ethyl xanthate and Cu2+)system.The flotation test results demonstrated that IDS can effectively sep...Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate(IDS)was used as an inhibitor in the separation of sphalerite and pyrite in the EX−Cu(II)(ethyl xanthate and Cu2+)system.The flotation test results demonstrated that IDS can effectively separate sphalerite and pyrite under low alkaline conditions.Furthermore,high-quality zinc concentrates with a Zn grade of 58.48%and a recovery of 91.24%through mixed mineral flotation were obtained.The fundamental mechanisms were investigated through surface wettability tests,adsorption capacity tests,LEIS,FTIR,and XPS.The results confirmed that IDS prevents the adsorption of EX on the surface of pyrite,thereby reducing the response and reactivity of pyrite.The introduction of IDS causes the detachment of Cu2+from the Cu-activated pyrite surface.This process allowed IDS to chelate with the Fe sites on the surface of pyrite through the-COO-and N-centered active groups.By contrast,IDS exhibits weaker adhesion on the surface of Cu-activated sphalerite,making it easily displaced by EX through competitive adsorption.展开更多
Enhancing the catalytic hydrolysis efficiency of microcystins(MCs)at ambient temperature has been a persistent challenge in water treatment.We employed N_(2)/low-temperature plasma technology to modify the surface of ...Enhancing the catalytic hydrolysis efficiency of microcystins(MCs)at ambient temperature has been a persistent challenge in water treatment.We employed N_(2)/low-temperature plasma technology to modify the surface of natural pyrites(NP),and the resulting nitrogenmodified pyrites(NPN)with a nanorod structure and new Fe-Nx sites are more efficient for the hydrolysis of microcystins-LR(MC-LR).Kinetic experiments revealed that NPN exhibited significantly higher hydrolysis activity(k_(obs)=0.1471 h^(-1))than NP(0.0914 h^(-1)).Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC/MS)for the intermediates produced by hydrolyzing MC-LR,in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(in situ ATR-FTIR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis unfolded that the Fe and N atoms of Fe-Nx sites on the surface act of NPN as Lewis acid and Bronsted basic respectively,selectively breaking amide bond on MC-LR molecule.This study demonstrates the effectiveness of plasma technology in modifying mineral materials to enhance their catalytic activity,providing a new method for eliminating MCs in practical water treatment.展开更多
Contaminants in the water environment of different pyritemines have varying characteristics due to different geological origins.Sulfur isotope(δ^(34)S)is an effective tool to reveal the mechanism of water environment...Contaminants in the water environment of different pyritemines have varying characteristics due to different geological origins.Sulfur isotope(δ^(34)S)is an effective tool to reveal the mechanism of water environment contamination,but no investigations have yet analyzed the characteristics and environmental significance of the δ^(34)S in the water environment of different pyritemines.This study involved a field investigation of four typical pyritemines in China(representing volcanic,skarn,sedimentary-metamorphic,and coal-deposited types)and the analysis of the hydrochemistry of aqueous samples and the δ^(34)S of both pyrite and dissolved sulfates.The S isotopes in minerals of different types of mines were associated with the deposit genesis,and S isotopes in the water environment were affected by sulfide minerals and indicative of the contaminant sources,types of contaminants,and contaminant transport processes.The environmental significance of δ^(34)S in the water environment was further explored and a contamination model for pyrite mines established based on S isotope data.The study offers a theoretical foundation for further research on the prevention,control,and management of water pollution at various types of pyrite mines.展开更多
Hydrogen is recognized as a clean energy carrier that can decarbonize heavy industry and the aviation system.However,the infrastructure is not yet ready for a hydrogen economy and large-scale hydrogen storage is neede...Hydrogen is recognized as a clean energy carrier that can decarbonize heavy industry and the aviation system.However,the infrastructure is not yet ready for a hydrogen economy and large-scale hydrogen storage is needed to balance the mismatch between supply and demand.Therefore,depleted gas fields have been proposed as suitable storage sites,given the presence of infrastructure and pipeline network for distribution and utilization.Attempts have been made to analyze the suitability of these reservoirs for hydrogen storage,with a focus on choosing higher temperature and salinity conditions to neutralize the effects of microbial activities as one of the main sources of hydrogen loss in the depleted gas reservoirs.However,thermochemical sulfate reduction(TSR)is activated at high temperatures and has a huge potential not only to consume hydrogen through abiotic reactions but also to generate a huge amount of H_(2)S.In this study,a onedimensional diffusion-based mass transport model was built using PHREEQC to highlight the potential challenges posed by the TSR in depleted gas fields.The results obtained indicated that the presence of iron minerals(pyrite and hematite)is crucial for H_(2)S generation through TSR reactions.An increase in temperature also leads to an increase in H_(2)S concentration in the brine and gas phase.However,since most of the H_(2)S formation comes from pyrite dissolution and pyrite dissolution is still strong at lower temperatures,a low temperature is not necessarily the best selection criterion to avoid H_(2)S formation.Thus,precautions must be taken to ensure that activation of TSR does not pose significant environmental problems.展开更多
The migration and transformation of hexavalent chromium(Cr(VI))in the environment are regulated by pyrite(FeS2).However,variations in pyrite crystal facets influence the adsorption behavior and electron transfer betwe...The migration and transformation of hexavalent chromium(Cr(VI))in the environment are regulated by pyrite(FeS2).However,variations in pyrite crystal facets influence the adsorption behavior and electron transfer between pyrite and Cr(VI),thereby impacting the Cr(VI)reduction performance.Herein,two naturally common facets of pyritewere synthesized hydrothermally to investigate the facet-dependent mechanisms of Cr(VI)reduction.The experimental results revealed that the{111}facet exhibited approximately 1.30–1.50 times higher efficiency in Cr(VI)reduction compared to the{100}facet.Surface analyses and electrochemical results indicated that{111}facet displayed a higher iron-sulfur oxidation level,which was affected by its superior electrochemical properties during the reaction with Cr(VI).Density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrated that the narrower band gap and lower work function on{111}facet were more favorable for the electron transfer between Fe(II)and Cr(VI).Furthermore,different adsorption configurations were observed on{100}and{111}surfaces due to the unique arrangements of Fe and S atoms.Specifically,O atoms in Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2−)directly bound with the S sites on{100}but the Fe sites on{111}.According to the density of states(DOS),the Fe site had better reactivity than the S site in the reaction,which appeared to be related to the fracture of S-S bonds.Additionally,the adsorption configuration of Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2−)on{111}surface showed a stronger adsorption energy and a more stable coordination mode,favoring subsequent Cr(VI)reduction process.These findings provide an in-depth analysis of facet-dependent mechanisms underlying Cr(VI)reduction behavior,offering new insights into studying environmental interactions between heavy metals and natural minerals.展开更多
The lime-Cu^(2+)-xanthate process is commonly used for the flotation separation of sphalerite from pyrite.In this process,lime is added to the pulp to inhibit the floatability of pyrite.However,the excessive use of li...The lime-Cu^(2+)-xanthate process is commonly used for the flotation separation of sphalerite from pyrite.In this process,lime is added to the pulp to inhibit the floatability of pyrite.However,the excessive use of lime can result in pipeline blockage and inadequate recovery of associated precious metals.Therefore,it is necessary to develop new flotation process that minimizes or eliminates the use of lime.In this paper,a novel Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-butyl xanthate process was developed as an alternative to lime for separating of sphalerite from pyrite.The flotation results indicated that with the artificially-mixed minerals,the flotation recovery of pyrite was lower than 16%and that of sphalerite was higher than 47%at pH 5.0−10.0.The zeta potential measurements revealed that ferric ion preferred to adsorb on pyrite,and copper ion displaced with zinc ion from the lattice at the interface of sphalerite.The wettability analyses indicated that the hydrophobicity of sphalerite surface increased apparently after being treated with Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-BX,while the hydrophobicity of pyrite surface remained nearly unchanged.With XPS analysis,Cu-S bond and hydrophilic ferric hydroxide were detected separately on the surface of sphalerite and pyrite after conditioning with Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-BX,which facilitated the flotation separation of sphalerite from pyrite with butyl xanthate collector.展开更多
The Linglong gold ore field is situated in the northwestern region of the Jiaodong gold province,China,with over 1000 tons of gold resources.Although the metallogenic mechanism and fluid sources of the Linglong gold d...The Linglong gold ore field is situated in the northwestern region of the Jiaodong gold province,China,with over 1000 tons of gold resources.Although the metallogenic mechanism and fluid sources of the Linglong gold deposit have been the subject of extensive discussion and analyzed by numerous scholars,a definitive conclusion remains elusive.The Jiuqu Au deposit is a significant metallogenic area in the eastern part of the Linglong gold ore field,characterized as a quartz vein-type gold deposit.Gold mineralization in the Jiuqu gold deposit is classified into four stages,primarily occurring within the Late Jurassic Linglong granite and Early Cretaceous Guojialing granodiorite.Pyrite,the primary gold-bearing mineral at the Jiuqu Gold Mine,has been present throughout the metallogenic period,is rich in a variety of trace elements and is closely related to the formation of gold ore.This study focused on evaluating pyrite from the essential metallogenic stages(Stages Ⅰ-Ⅲ)of the Jiuqu gold deposit using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron microprobe analysis(EMPA),laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-ICP-MS) and laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-MC-ICP-MS) sulfur isotope analysis and detection.The work aimed to reconstruct the origin of metallogenic materials and the evolution of ore-forming fluids and to restrict the genesis of the deposit.Pyrite exhibits discernible alterations in both shape and crystal structure as it progresses through its ore-forming stages.The aforementioned stages can be delineated as follows:type 1 pyrite(PyⅠ),developed in the initial ore stage,is characterized by coarse-to-medium-grained euhedral pyrite in Stage Ⅰ;type 2 pyrite(PyⅡ),developed in the second ore stage,appears during the middle stage of mineralization and is characterized by subhedral or anhedral pyrite;type 3 pyrite(PyⅢ),developed in the third ore stage,primarily occurred in the late-middle stages of mineralization.It is fragmented and coexists with various metal sulfides,including chalcopyrite,sphalerite and galena.The in situ major and elemental compositions of pyrites at Jiuqu indicate that Au,in the form of visible gold,exists in pyrites with low Au and Ag contents throughout all stages.PyⅠ had lower Pb,Bi,Co and Ni contents than those of PyⅡ.PyⅢ displayed decreased Pb,Bi,Co and Ni levels compared with PyⅡ.The δ34S values of the PyⅠ,PyⅡ and PyⅢ pyrite stages ranged from 7.19% to 8.71%,6.24% to 7.68% and 7.66% to 8.07%,respectively.According to the structural and geochemical analysis of pyrite,the ore-forming fluid of the Jiuqu gold deposit was derived from a magmatic-hydrothermal formation created by enriched lithospheric mantle-derived magma,mixing S from Precambrian metamorphic rocks.Previous studies on the H-O isotopes of quartz in the region's ores have indicated the presence of primary magma water.Additionally,studies concerning the C-O isotopes of carbonate minerals in ores have suggested that C may have originated from the mantle.Fluid migration and water-rock interaction resulted in sulfide and gold precipitation.In the Late Meosozoic,lithospheric thinning of eastern North China Craton led to up welling of astheno spheric mantle and partial melting of lithospheric mantle in the Jiaodong area.Under tectonic changes,magmatic-hydro thermal fluid migrated upward along fault structures to form a gold province.展开更多
The effect of sodium hexametaphosphate（SHMP） on the separation of serpentine from pyrite and its mechanism were studied systematically through flotation tests,sedimentation tests,surface dissolution,ζ potential tes...The effect of sodium hexametaphosphate（SHMP） on the separation of serpentine from pyrite and its mechanism were studied systematically through flotation tests,sedimentation tests,surface dissolution,ζ potential tests,adsorption measurements,and infrared spectroscopic analyses.The results show that the SHMP could significantly reduce the adverse effect of serpentine on the flotation of pyrite and make the mixed sample of pyrite and serpentine more disperse in the alkaline condition,thus improve the adsorption of xanthate on pyrite.The action mechanism of the SHMP is that it lowers the pH value at the isoelectric point of serpentine and enhances the negative charge through the dissolution of magnesium from the surface of serpentine and adsorbing on the surface of serpentine.It changes the total interaction energy between serpentine and pyrite from gravitational potential energy to repulse potential energy,according to the calculation of the EDLVO theory.展开更多
The electrochemical oxidation behavior of pyrite in bioleaching system of Acidthiobacillusferrooxidans was investigated by cyclic voltammetry （CV）, polarization curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS...The electrochemical oxidation behavior of pyrite in bioleaching system of Acidthiobacillusferrooxidans was investigated by cyclic voltammetry （CV）, polarization curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）. The results show that in the presence or absence of A. ferrooxidans, the oxidation reaction of pyrite is divided into two steps： the first reaction step involves the oxidation of pyrite to S, and the second reaction step is the oxidation of S to SO4^2-. The oxidation mechanism of pyrite is not changed in the presence of A. ferrooxidans, but the oxidation rate of pyrite is accelerated. With the extension of reaction time of A. ferrooxidan with pyrite, the polarization current density of pyrite increases and the breakdown potential at which the passive film dissolves decreases. The impedance in the presence ofA. ferrooxidans is obviously lower than that in the absence of A. ferrooxidans, further indicating that microorganism accelerates the corrosion process of pyrite.展开更多
The depression of pyrite in marmatite flotation by sodium glycerine-xanthate （SGX） was investigated through microflotation, zeta potential and adsorption measurements. The flotation tests of mineral show that in the...The depression of pyrite in marmatite flotation by sodium glycerine-xanthate （SGX） was investigated through microflotation, zeta potential and adsorption measurements. The flotation tests of mineral show that in the presence of SGX, marmatite can be activated by Cu^2＋ and shows good flotability, while pyrite cannot be activated and therefore shows poor flotability. At the pH value range from 4 to 11, the flotation selectivity between marmatite and pyrite is obvious when the SGX concentration is below 50 mg/L. The depression mechanism of SGX on sulfide minerals is discussed based on zeta potential and adsorption isotherm. Zeta potential measurement demonstrates that in the presence of Cu^2＋, SGX can strongly adsorb on the surface of pyrite, while it cannot adsorb on the surface of marmatite. The results of adsorption isotherms show that the adsorption density of SGX on pyrite is greater.展开更多
Extracellular polymeric substances （EPS） were extracted from Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans through sonication method associated with centrifugation, which was evaluated tentatively with 2-keto-3-deoxyoctonic acid ...Extracellular polymeric substances （EPS） were extracted from Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans through sonication method associated with centrifugation, which was evaluated tentatively with 2-keto-3-deoxyoctonic acid （KDO） as the indicator of EPS by spectrophotometry. Then the effect of EPS of A. ferrooxidans on the adhesion on chalcopyrite and pyrite surfaces was studied through a series of comparative experiments. The untreated cells and EPS-free cells of A. ferrooxidans were mixed with EPS suspension, Fe^2＋ or Fe^3＋, respectively. The planktonic cells were monitored in 2 h during bioleaching. The results indicate that the presence of EPS on the cell is an important factor for the adhesion to chalcopyrite and pyrite. A decrease of attachment of A. ferrooxidans to minerals was produced by the deficiency of EPS, which can recover mostly when the EPS was re-added into the EPS-free cells. The restoring extent is more obvious in pyrite than in chalcopyrite. The extent of cell adhesion to chalcopyrite increased when EPS and Fe^3＋ added, and decreased when Fe^2＋ added, which imply the electrostatic interaction plays a main role in initial adhesion between bacteria and minerals and it is a driving force for bacteria to produce EPS probably as a result of regaining their attachment ability to copper sulphides.展开更多
The effects of galvanic interaction between galena and pyrite on their flotation and electrochemical characters were studied by electrochemical,adsorption,flotation and FTIR techniques,respectively.Electrochemical tes...The effects of galvanic interaction between galena and pyrite on their flotation and electrochemical characters were studied by electrochemical,adsorption,flotation and FTIR techniques,respectively.Electrochemical tests indicate that galena is electrochemically more active than pyrite and serves as an anode in galvanic combination with pyrite.The galvanic current density from a mixture of galena and pyrite is 4 times as high as the self corrosion current density of galena,which indicates that the corrosion rate of galena is accelerated.Adsorption tests show that the adsorption of butyl xanthate on galena surface is enhanced,and affected by a combination of pyrite-galena mixtures and conditioning time.Compared with individual mineral particles,galvanic interaction reduces the floatability difference between galena and pyrite.The flotation recovery of galena decreases while that of pyrite increases when two minerals are mixed together due to the influence of galvanic interaction on the formation of hydrophilic/hydrophobic product.The FTIR results show that the formation of dixanthogen on pyrite surface is depressed due to the galvanic interaction.展开更多
基金the financial support of National Iranian Copper Industries Company (N.I.C.I.Co.)
文摘Misreported pyrite into copper concentrates dramatically declines copper grade and recovery. Copper flotation can be also more complicated if flotation feed comes from an elevated-pyritic copper ore. In this investigation, the effect of two different ore types(high pyritic and low pyritic feeds) was studied on rougher stage of industrial copper flotation circuit. Samples were taken from different streams and the structure of chalcopyrite within the pyrite and non-sulfide gangue minerals was examined in various size fractions for mentioned ore types. Results indicated that 72% and 56% of the total floated pyrite was transferred to concentrate in first four cells in the low and high pyritic feeds, respectively. Whereas, this proportion for floated SiO_2 in last ten cells was detected as 72% and 71%, respectively. A detailed interpretation of the effect of locked particles in different size fractions on rougher flotation cells is studied from industrial point of view.
文摘Pyritic stromatolite, a rich pyrite ore, is scattered as reef masses in sedex deposits of the Proterozoic Yanshan rift trough. The pyritic stromatolite consists of a core and alternating concentric rims of light colloidal pyrite and dark organic materials. The concentric rims are cemented together by trichomes highly similar to the trichomic microorganisms inhabiting substantively around the black chimneys on the current sea beds while the core is composed chiefly of groups of thermophilous sulphur bacteria. Biomarkers for the molecules of pyritic stromatolite include pristane, phytane, regular isoprenoids paraffin, methyl-heptadecyl, and so on. This study reveals the existence of methane-yielding bacteria in the pyritic stromatolite and reflects the evolution of thermophilous thallophyta.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan of China(No.2022YFC2904603)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174268)。
文摘This study aimed to investigate the effect of varying pyrite(Py)content on copper(Cu)in the presence of different regrinding conditions,which were altered using different types of grinding media:iron,ceramic balls,and their mixture,followed by flotation in the cleaner stage.The flotation performance of rough Cu concentrate can be improved by changing the regrinding conditions based on the Py content.Scanning electron microscopy,X-ray spectrometry,ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid disodium salt extraction,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy studies illustrated that when the Py content was high,the use of iron media in regrinding promoted the generation of hydrophilic Fe OOH on the surface of Py and improved the Cu grade.The ceramic medium with a low Py content prevented excessive Fe OOH from covering the surface of chalcopyrite(Cpy).Electrochemical studies further showed that the galvanic corrosion current of Cpy-Py increased with the addition of Py and became stronger with the participation of iron media.
基金supported by Fundamental Research Projects of Yunnan Province,China(Nos.202101BE070001-009,202301AU070189).
文摘Mineral fulvic acid(MFA)was used as an eco-friendly pyrite depressant to recover chalcopyrite by flotation with the use of the butyl xanthate as a collector.Flotation experiments showed that MFA produced a stronger inhibition effect on pyrite than on chalcopyrite.The separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite was realized by introducing 150 mg/L MFA at a pulp pH of approximately 8.0.The copper grade,copper recovery,and separation efficiency were 28.03%,84.79%,and 71.66%,respectively.Surface adsorption tests,zeta potential determinations,and localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests showed that more MFA adsorbed on pyrite than on chalcopyrite,which weakened the subsequent interactions between pyrite and the collector.Atomic force microscope imaging further confirmed the adsorption of MFA on pyrite,and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated that hydrophilic Fe-based species on the pyrite surfaces increased after exposure of pyrite to MFA,thereby decreasing the floatability of pyrite.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204274)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2021QE122)+1 种基金Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology Key Project,China(No.2023TZXD021)Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology,China(No.ZTYJY-KY-2033-11).
文摘Gold ores in the Jiaozhou region of China are characterized by their abundant reserves,low grade,fine dissemination,and chal-lenges in upgrading.Froth flotation,with xanthate as the collector,is a commonly employed method for enriching auriferous pyrite from these ores.This study aimed to develop a more efficient flotation process by utilizing cavitation nanobubbles for a low-grade gold ore.Batch flotation tests demonstrated that nanobubbles significantly enhanced the flotation performance of auriferous pyrite,as evidenced by improved concentrate S and Au grades and their recoveries.The mechanisms underlying this enhancement were explored by investigat-ing surface nanobubble(SNB)formation,bulk nanobubble(BNB)attachment to hydrophobic pyrite surfaces,and nanobubble-induced agglomeration using atomic force microscopy(AFM)and focused beam reflectance measurement(FBRM).The results revealed that nan-obubble coverage on the pyrite surface is a critical factor influencing surface hydrophobicity and agglomeration.SNBs exhibited higher coverage on pyrite surfaces with increased surface hydrophobicity,flow rate,and cavitation time.Similarly,BNB attachment on pyrite surfaces was significantly increased with surface hydrophobicity and cavitation time.Enhanced surface hydrophobicity,along with higher flow rates and cavitation times,promoted pyrite particle agglomeration owing to the increased nanobubble coverage,ultimately leading to improved flotation performance.
基金financial support from the Major Science and Technology Special Project of Yunnan Province,China(No.202302AB080012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204274)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(No.ZR2021QE122).
文摘To investigate the mechanisms of how nanobubbles enhance the flotation separation performance of galena from pyrite,the effects of nanobubbles on the surface properties of galena and pyrite and the interactions between mineral particles and air bubbles were examined in this study.Various analytical techniques,including focused beam reflectance measurement(FBRM),three-phase contact line(TPCL)analysis,atomic force microscopy(AFM),and contact angle measurement,were employed.It has been demonstrated that nanobubbles significantly enhanced the flotation recovery of galena and its flotation selectivity from pyrite,as compared to the conventional flotation process.The preferential formation of nanobubbles on the galena surface,which is more hydrophobic than pyrite surface,further increased the surface hydrophobicity and agglomeration of galena particles.The introduction of nanobubbles into the flotation system also increased in the maximum TPCL length and detachment length between the galena surface and bubbles,contributing to the enhanced flotation efficiency.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2900300)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2024A1515030216)+2 种基金MOST Special Fund from State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources,China University of Geosciences(GPMR202437)the Guangdong Province Introduced of Innovative R&D Team(2021ZT09H399)the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program(2022xjkk1301).
文摘The application of machine learning for pyrite discrimination establishes a robust foundation for constructing the ore-forming history of multi-stage deposits;however,published models face challenges related to limited,imbalanced datasets and oversampling.In this study,the dataset was expanded to approximately 500 samples for each type,including 508 sedimentary,573 orogenic gold,548 sedimentary exhalative(SEDEX)deposits,and 364 volcanogenic massive sulfides(VMS)pyrites,utilizing random forest(RF)and support vector machine(SVM)methodologies to enhance the reliability of the classifier models.The RF classifier achieved an overall accuracy of 99.8%,and the SVM classifier attained an overall accuracy of 100%.The model was evaluated by a five-fold cross-validation approach with 93.8%accuracy for the RF and 94.9%for the SVM classifier.These results demonstrate the strong feasibility of pyrite classification,supported by a relatively large,balanced dataset and high accuracy rates.The classifier was employed to reveal the genesis of the controversial Keketale Pb-Zn deposit in NW China,which has been inconclusive among SEDEX,VMS,or a SEDEX-VMS transition.Petrographic investigations indicated that the deposit comprises early fine-grained layered pyrite(Py1)and late recrystallized pyrite(Py2).The majority voting classified Py1 as the VMS type,with an accuracy of RF and SVM being 72.2%and 75%,respectively,and confirmed Py2 as an orogenic type with 74.3% and 77.1%accuracy,respectively.The new findings indicated that the Keketale deposit originated from a submarine VMS mineralization system,followed by late orogenic-type overprinting of metamorphism and deformation,which is consistent with the geological and geochemical observations.This study further emphasizes the advantages of Machine learning(ML)methods in accurately and directly discriminating the deposit types and reconstructing the formation history of multi-stage deposits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374264)the National Key Technologies Research and Development Program of China(No.2024YFC2909600)the Major Science and Technology Projects in Yunnan Province(No.202402AB080010).
文摘In recent years,the study of chalcopyrite and pyrite flotation surfaces using computational chemistry methods has made significant progress.However,current computational methods are limited by the small size of their systems and insufficient consideration of hydration and temperature effects,making it difficult to fully replicate the real flotation environment of chalcopyrite and pyrite.In this study,we employed the self-consistent charge density functional tight-binding(SCC-DFTB)parameterization method to develop a parameter set,CuFeOrg,which includes the interactions between Cu-Fe-C-H-O-N-S-P-Zn elements,to investigate the surface interactions in large-scale flotation systems of chalcopyrite and pyrite.The results of bulk modulus,atomic displacement,band structure,surface relaxation,surface Mulliken charge distribution,and adsorption tests of typical flotation reagents on mineral surfaces demonstrate that CuFeOrg achieves DFT-level accuracy while significantly outperforming DFT in computational efficiency.By constructing large-scale hydration systems of mineral surfaces,as well as large-scale systems incorporating the combined interactions of mineral surfaces,flotation reagents,and hydration,we more realistically reproduce the actual flotation environment.Furthermore,the dynamic analysis results are consistent with mineral surface contact angle experiments.Additionally,CuFeOrg lays the foundation for future studies of more complex and diverse chalcopyrite and pyrite flotation surface systems.
基金supports from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174272)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University,China(No.2021zzts0306)the Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2020JJ5736).
文摘Tetrasodium iminodisuccinate(IDS)was used as an inhibitor in the separation of sphalerite and pyrite in the EX−Cu(II)(ethyl xanthate and Cu2+)system.The flotation test results demonstrated that IDS can effectively separate sphalerite and pyrite under low alkaline conditions.Furthermore,high-quality zinc concentrates with a Zn grade of 58.48%and a recovery of 91.24%through mixed mineral flotation were obtained.The fundamental mechanisms were investigated through surface wettability tests,adsorption capacity tests,LEIS,FTIR,and XPS.The results confirmed that IDS prevents the adsorption of EX on the surface of pyrite,thereby reducing the response and reactivity of pyrite.The introduction of IDS causes the detachment of Cu2+from the Cu-activated pyrite surface.This process allowed IDS to chelate with the Fe sites on the surface of pyrite through the-COO-and N-centered active groups.By contrast,IDS exhibits weaker adhesion on the surface of Cu-activated sphalerite,making it easily displaced by EX through competitive adsorption.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22076098,22376118 and 21577078)the Outstanding Youth Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2023AFA054)the 111 Project of China(No.D20015).
文摘Enhancing the catalytic hydrolysis efficiency of microcystins(MCs)at ambient temperature has been a persistent challenge in water treatment.We employed N_(2)/low-temperature plasma technology to modify the surface of natural pyrites(NP),and the resulting nitrogenmodified pyrites(NPN)with a nanorod structure and new Fe-Nx sites are more efficient for the hydrolysis of microcystins-LR(MC-LR).Kinetic experiments revealed that NPN exhibited significantly higher hydrolysis activity(k_(obs)=0.1471 h^(-1))than NP(0.0914 h^(-1)).Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry(LC/MS)for the intermediates produced by hydrolyzing MC-LR,in situ attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(in situ ATR-FTIR)and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)analysis unfolded that the Fe and N atoms of Fe-Nx sites on the surface act of NPN as Lewis acid and Bronsted basic respectively,selectively breaking amide bond on MC-LR molecule.This study demonstrates the effectiveness of plasma technology in modifying mineral materials to enhance their catalytic activity,providing a new method for eliminating MCs in practical water treatment.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC3702203)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.42030706,and 42277405).
文摘Contaminants in the water environment of different pyritemines have varying characteristics due to different geological origins.Sulfur isotope(δ^(34)S)is an effective tool to reveal the mechanism of water environment contamination,but no investigations have yet analyzed the characteristics and environmental significance of the δ^(34)S in the water environment of different pyritemines.This study involved a field investigation of four typical pyritemines in China(representing volcanic,skarn,sedimentary-metamorphic,and coal-deposited types)and the analysis of the hydrochemistry of aqueous samples and the δ^(34)S of both pyrite and dissolved sulfates.The S isotopes in minerals of different types of mines were associated with the deposit genesis,and S isotopes in the water environment were affected by sulfide minerals and indicative of the contaminant sources,types of contaminants,and contaminant transport processes.The environmental significance of δ^(34)S in the water environment was further explored and a contamination model for pyrite mines established based on S isotope data.The study offers a theoretical foundation for further research on the prevention,control,and management of water pollution at various types of pyrite mines.
文摘Hydrogen is recognized as a clean energy carrier that can decarbonize heavy industry and the aviation system.However,the infrastructure is not yet ready for a hydrogen economy and large-scale hydrogen storage is needed to balance the mismatch between supply and demand.Therefore,depleted gas fields have been proposed as suitable storage sites,given the presence of infrastructure and pipeline network for distribution and utilization.Attempts have been made to analyze the suitability of these reservoirs for hydrogen storage,with a focus on choosing higher temperature and salinity conditions to neutralize the effects of microbial activities as one of the main sources of hydrogen loss in the depleted gas reservoirs.However,thermochemical sulfate reduction(TSR)is activated at high temperatures and has a huge potential not only to consume hydrogen through abiotic reactions but also to generate a huge amount of H_(2)S.In this study,a onedimensional diffusion-based mass transport model was built using PHREEQC to highlight the potential challenges posed by the TSR in depleted gas fields.The results obtained indicated that the presence of iron minerals(pyrite and hematite)is crucial for H_(2)S generation through TSR reactions.An increase in temperature also leads to an increase in H_(2)S concentration in the brine and gas phase.However,since most of the H_(2)S formation comes from pyrite dissolution and pyrite dissolution is still strong at lower temperatures,a low temperature is not necessarily the best selection criterion to avoid H_(2)S formation.Thus,precautions must be taken to ensure that activation of TSR does not pose significant environmental problems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42277256)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2022JJ30710)+1 种基金Hunan Province Environmental Protection Research Program(No.HBKT-2021014)Guangdong Province Dabaoshan Mining Co.Ltd Technology Program(Semi-industrial test of 200T/time low-grade copper ore bio-heap leaching).
文摘The migration and transformation of hexavalent chromium(Cr(VI))in the environment are regulated by pyrite(FeS2).However,variations in pyrite crystal facets influence the adsorption behavior and electron transfer between pyrite and Cr(VI),thereby impacting the Cr(VI)reduction performance.Herein,two naturally common facets of pyritewere synthesized hydrothermally to investigate the facet-dependent mechanisms of Cr(VI)reduction.The experimental results revealed that the{111}facet exhibited approximately 1.30–1.50 times higher efficiency in Cr(VI)reduction compared to the{100}facet.Surface analyses and electrochemical results indicated that{111}facet displayed a higher iron-sulfur oxidation level,which was affected by its superior electrochemical properties during the reaction with Cr(VI).Density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrated that the narrower band gap and lower work function on{111}facet were more favorable for the electron transfer between Fe(II)and Cr(VI).Furthermore,different adsorption configurations were observed on{100}and{111}surfaces due to the unique arrangements of Fe and S atoms.Specifically,O atoms in Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2−)directly bound with the S sites on{100}but the Fe sites on{111}.According to the density of states(DOS),the Fe site had better reactivity than the S site in the reaction,which appeared to be related to the fracture of S-S bonds.Additionally,the adsorption configuration of Cr_(2)O_(7)^(2−)on{111}surface showed a stronger adsorption energy and a more stable coordination mode,favoring subsequent Cr(VI)reduction process.These findings provide an in-depth analysis of facet-dependent mechanisms underlying Cr(VI)reduction behavior,offering new insights into studying environmental interactions between heavy metals and natural minerals.
基金Project(52204363)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(2024JJ8042)supported by the Hunan Natural Science Foundation,ChinaProject(22C0220)supported by the Education Department of Hunan Province,China。
文摘The lime-Cu^(2+)-xanthate process is commonly used for the flotation separation of sphalerite from pyrite.In this process,lime is added to the pulp to inhibit the floatability of pyrite.However,the excessive use of lime can result in pipeline blockage and inadequate recovery of associated precious metals.Therefore,it is necessary to develop new flotation process that minimizes or eliminates the use of lime.In this paper,a novel Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-butyl xanthate process was developed as an alternative to lime for separating of sphalerite from pyrite.The flotation results indicated that with the artificially-mixed minerals,the flotation recovery of pyrite was lower than 16%and that of sphalerite was higher than 47%at pH 5.0−10.0.The zeta potential measurements revealed that ferric ion preferred to adsorb on pyrite,and copper ion displaced with zinc ion from the lattice at the interface of sphalerite.The wettability analyses indicated that the hydrophobicity of sphalerite surface increased apparently after being treated with Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-BX,while the hydrophobicity of pyrite surface remained nearly unchanged.With XPS analysis,Cu-S bond and hydrophilic ferric hydroxide were detected separately on the surface of sphalerite and pyrite after conditioning with Fe^(3+)-Cu^(2+)-BX,which facilitated the flotation separation of sphalerite from pyrite with butyl xanthate collector.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42273063)the Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship(YESS)Program of the China Association for Science and Technology(YESS20220661)+1 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(FRF-IDRY-23-004)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,China(ZR2022QD050).
文摘The Linglong gold ore field is situated in the northwestern region of the Jiaodong gold province,China,with over 1000 tons of gold resources.Although the metallogenic mechanism and fluid sources of the Linglong gold deposit have been the subject of extensive discussion and analyzed by numerous scholars,a definitive conclusion remains elusive.The Jiuqu Au deposit is a significant metallogenic area in the eastern part of the Linglong gold ore field,characterized as a quartz vein-type gold deposit.Gold mineralization in the Jiuqu gold deposit is classified into four stages,primarily occurring within the Late Jurassic Linglong granite and Early Cretaceous Guojialing granodiorite.Pyrite,the primary gold-bearing mineral at the Jiuqu Gold Mine,has been present throughout the metallogenic period,is rich in a variety of trace elements and is closely related to the formation of gold ore.This study focused on evaluating pyrite from the essential metallogenic stages(Stages Ⅰ-Ⅲ)of the Jiuqu gold deposit using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron microprobe analysis(EMPA),laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-ICP-MS) and laser ablation multi-collector inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(LA-MC-ICP-MS) sulfur isotope analysis and detection.The work aimed to reconstruct the origin of metallogenic materials and the evolution of ore-forming fluids and to restrict the genesis of the deposit.Pyrite exhibits discernible alterations in both shape and crystal structure as it progresses through its ore-forming stages.The aforementioned stages can be delineated as follows:type 1 pyrite(PyⅠ),developed in the initial ore stage,is characterized by coarse-to-medium-grained euhedral pyrite in Stage Ⅰ;type 2 pyrite(PyⅡ),developed in the second ore stage,appears during the middle stage of mineralization and is characterized by subhedral or anhedral pyrite;type 3 pyrite(PyⅢ),developed in the third ore stage,primarily occurred in the late-middle stages of mineralization.It is fragmented and coexists with various metal sulfides,including chalcopyrite,sphalerite and galena.The in situ major and elemental compositions of pyrites at Jiuqu indicate that Au,in the form of visible gold,exists in pyrites with low Au and Ag contents throughout all stages.PyⅠ had lower Pb,Bi,Co and Ni contents than those of PyⅡ.PyⅢ displayed decreased Pb,Bi,Co and Ni levels compared with PyⅡ.The δ34S values of the PyⅠ,PyⅡ and PyⅢ pyrite stages ranged from 7.19% to 8.71%,6.24% to 7.68% and 7.66% to 8.07%,respectively.According to the structural and geochemical analysis of pyrite,the ore-forming fluid of the Jiuqu gold deposit was derived from a magmatic-hydrothermal formation created by enriched lithospheric mantle-derived magma,mixing S from Precambrian metamorphic rocks.Previous studies on the H-O isotopes of quartz in the region's ores have indicated the presence of primary magma water.Additionally,studies concerning the C-O isotopes of carbonate minerals in ores have suggested that C may have originated from the mantle.Fluid migration and water-rock interaction resulted in sulfide and gold precipitation.In the Late Meosozoic,lithospheric thinning of eastern North China Craton led to up welling of astheno spheric mantle and partial melting of lithospheric mantle in the Jiaodong area.Under tectonic changes,magmatic-hydro thermal fluid migrated upward along fault structures to form a gold province.
基金Project(2007CB613602)supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The effect of sodium hexametaphosphate（SHMP） on the separation of serpentine from pyrite and its mechanism were studied systematically through flotation tests,sedimentation tests,surface dissolution,ζ potential tests,adsorption measurements,and infrared spectroscopic analyses.The results show that the SHMP could significantly reduce the adverse effect of serpentine on the flotation of pyrite and make the mixed sample of pyrite and serpentine more disperse in the alkaline condition,thus improve the adsorption of xanthate on pyrite.The action mechanism of the SHMP is that it lowers the pH value at the isoelectric point of serpentine and enhances the negative charge through the dissolution of magnesium from the surface of serpentine and adsorbing on the surface of serpentine.It changes the total interaction energy between serpentine and pyrite from gravitational potential energy to repulse potential energy,according to the calculation of the EDLVO theory.
基金Project (2010CB630903) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China
文摘The electrochemical oxidation behavior of pyrite in bioleaching system of Acidthiobacillusferrooxidans was investigated by cyclic voltammetry （CV）, polarization curve and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS）. The results show that in the presence or absence of A. ferrooxidans, the oxidation reaction of pyrite is divided into two steps： the first reaction step involves the oxidation of pyrite to S, and the second reaction step is the oxidation of S to SO4^2-. The oxidation mechanism of pyrite is not changed in the presence of A. ferrooxidans, but the oxidation rate of pyrite is accelerated. With the extension of reaction time of A. ferrooxidan with pyrite, the polarization current density of pyrite increases and the breakdown potential at which the passive film dissolves decreases. The impedance in the presence ofA. ferrooxidans is obviously lower than that in the absence of A. ferrooxidans, further indicating that microorganism accelerates the corrosion process of pyrite.
基金Project (50774094) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The depression of pyrite in marmatite flotation by sodium glycerine-xanthate （SGX） was investigated through microflotation, zeta potential and adsorption measurements. The flotation tests of mineral show that in the presence of SGX, marmatite can be activated by Cu^2＋ and shows good flotability, while pyrite cannot be activated and therefore shows poor flotability. At the pH value range from 4 to 11, the flotation selectivity between marmatite and pyrite is obvious when the SGX concentration is below 50 mg/L. The depression mechanism of SGX on sulfide minerals is discussed based on zeta potential and adsorption isotherm. Zeta potential measurement demonstrates that in the presence of Cu^2＋, SGX can strongly adsorb on the surface of pyrite, while it cannot adsorb on the surface of marmatite. The results of adsorption isotherms show that the adsorption density of SGX on pyrite is greater.
基金Project (2010CB630901) supported by the National Basic Research Program of ChinaProject (50621063) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Extracellular polymeric substances （EPS） were extracted from Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans through sonication method associated with centrifugation, which was evaluated tentatively with 2-keto-3-deoxyoctonic acid （KDO） as the indicator of EPS by spectrophotometry. Then the effect of EPS of A. ferrooxidans on the adhesion on chalcopyrite and pyrite surfaces was studied through a series of comparative experiments. The untreated cells and EPS-free cells of A. ferrooxidans were mixed with EPS suspension, Fe^2＋ or Fe^3＋, respectively. The planktonic cells were monitored in 2 h during bioleaching. The results indicate that the presence of EPS on the cell is an important factor for the adhesion to chalcopyrite and pyrite. A decrease of attachment of A. ferrooxidans to minerals was produced by the deficiency of EPS, which can recover mostly when the EPS was re-added into the EPS-free cells. The restoring extent is more obvious in pyrite than in chalcopyrite. The extent of cell adhesion to chalcopyrite increased when EPS and Fe^3＋ added, and decreased when Fe^2＋ added, which imply the electrostatic interaction plays a main role in initial adhesion between bacteria and minerals and it is a driving force for bacteria to produce EPS probably as a result of regaining their attachment ability to copper sulphides.
基金Project(51274255)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Co-innovation Center for Clean and Efficient Utilization of Strategic Metal Mineral Resources,China
文摘The effects of galvanic interaction between galena and pyrite on their flotation and electrochemical characters were studied by electrochemical,adsorption,flotation and FTIR techniques,respectively.Electrochemical tests indicate that galena is electrochemically more active than pyrite and serves as an anode in galvanic combination with pyrite.The galvanic current density from a mixture of galena and pyrite is 4 times as high as the self corrosion current density of galena,which indicates that the corrosion rate of galena is accelerated.Adsorption tests show that the adsorption of butyl xanthate on galena surface is enhanced,and affected by a combination of pyrite-galena mixtures and conditioning time.Compared with individual mineral particles,galvanic interaction reduces the floatability difference between galena and pyrite.The flotation recovery of galena decreases while that of pyrite increases when two minerals are mixed together due to the influence of galvanic interaction on the formation of hydrophilic/hydrophobic product.The FTIR results show that the formation of dixanthogen on pyrite surface is depressed due to the galvanic interaction.
