In coal mining areas,the ambient atmospheric and aqueous oxidation of pyrite minerals(FeS2)associated with coal as well as the other accompanying strata is significant in understanding the extent of acid mine drainage...In coal mining areas,the ambient atmospheric and aqueous oxidation of pyrite minerals(FeS2)associated with coal as well as the other accompanying strata is significant in understanding the extent of acid mine drainage(AMD),the cause of severe environmental pollution.Therefore,in this paper,the oxidation kinetics of the coal-associated pyrite(CAPy)present in a coal sample(TpHM1)has been studied via aqueous leaching depyritization experiments at variety of temperatures and time intervals without the incorporation of any oxidizer.The outcomes obtained are juxtaposed with the standard pyrite mineral(SPM)oxidation at the same experimental conditions.Also,the coal and SPM slurry residues and filtrates obtained after aqueous leaching at 25℃ and 90℃ for 0 h and 24 h,respectively,were extensively analyzed through high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HR-TEM),Powder X-ray diffraction(P-XRD),and X-ray-photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)for evaluation of the mineralogical composition and proportions of iron and sulfur components during progression of the oxidation reaction.Both the reactions obey pseudo first-order kinetics during pyrite(FeS_(2))oxidation but a significant difference in the experimentally found activation energies(E_(a))and rate constants(k)values of oxidation kinetics of both CAPy and SPM may be attributed to the varied geochemical compositions of the coal associated pyrite(CAPy).The rate constant for CAPy is much greater than that of SPM implying a higher Ea around 10.838 kJ/mol for SPM as compared to 1.941 kJ/mol for CAPy.The CAPy in coal(TpHM1)is more susceptible to atmospheric oxidation than that of SPM,leading to the formation of acid mine drainage with lower pH.In this paper,the pH values on the basis of stoichiometric pyrite oxidation reaction were calculated and compared with the pH values obtained after aqueous leaching of CAPy to interpret the extent of acid formation and pyrite dissolution.Hence,with the assistance of the current study,further studies on the effects of mineral impurities,whereabouts of pyrite minerals in coal seams,the significance of compositional differences in the CAPy,the effect of metal oxides,and the role of alkalinity producing neutralizing agents of coal in the oxidative dissolution process of pyrite can be investigated.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
The world-class Jiaodong gold province in the North China Craton hosts over 5000 t of Au resource and is characterized by abundant visible gold mineralization.However,the critical processes controlling the formation o...The world-class Jiaodong gold province in the North China Craton hosts over 5000 t of Au resource and is characterized by abundant visible gold mineralization.However,the critical processes controlling the formation of visible gold in this province remain poorly understood.To solve this problem,integrated microtextural,trace elemental,and sulfur isotopic analyses of pyrite from the high-grade Linglong gold deposit in the Jiaodong gold province were conducted in this study.Two distinct pyrite types were identified within auriferous quartz-sulfide veins:(1)Py1 aggregates in quartz-pyrite veins(hydrothermal stageⅡ),and(2)euhedral to subhedral,coarse-grained Py2 crystals in quartz-polymetallic sulfide veins(hydrothermal stageⅢ).Microtextural and elemental analyses revealed that visible gold predominantly occurs as intergranular particles between primary pyrite crystals within Py1 aggregates.The Py1 exhibits complex microtextures with abundant mineral inclusions of polymetallic sulfides and has low concentrations of Au(median:0.032 ppm)with a narrowδ^(34)S range(4.86‰-6.75‰),indicative of rapid crystallization under unstable,disequilibrium conditions.By contrast,the Py2 is texturally homogeneous and contains higher Au concentrations(median:0.304 ppm)with progressively increasingδ^(34)S values(5.25‰-10.14‰)over time,suggesting slow crystal growth under more stable,near-equilibrium conditions.Based on the microtextural and geochemical information,it is proposed that fluid boiling occurred only during the hydrothermal stage Ⅱ,which resulted in the unstable physicochemical environment and rapid deposition of gold.During the boiling processes,gold colloids likely occurred and promoted the formation of visible gold.展开更多
The effects of siderite,hematite,and goethite on pyrite reactions in sodium aluminate solution at high temperatures,based on the coexistence of pyrite and iron-bearing minerals in bauxite,were studied.The addition of ...The effects of siderite,hematite,and goethite on pyrite reactions in sodium aluminate solution at high temperatures,based on the coexistence of pyrite and iron-bearing minerals in bauxite,were studied.The addition of siderite,goethite,and hematite increases the concentrations of S_(2)O_(3)^(2−),SO_(3)^(2−)and SO_(4)^(2−),enhancing sulfur removal during desilication.Siderite and hematite facilitate nearly 100%magnetite formation from pyrite,whereas goethite leads to the formation of both hematite and magnetite from pyrite through a multiphase transformation process.Iron-bearing minerals significantly increase the iron content in residues and enhance iron recovery from the red mud.Siderite,goethite,and hematite produce a porous surface in the form of erosive holes due to electrochemical corrosion,improving reaction efficiency of pyrite.Additionally,electrochemical corrosion promotes the pyrite reaction in accordance with the Kröger and Ziegler models,controlled by interfacial diffusion and chemical reactions in the presence of siderite,hematite and magnetite.展开更多
A systematic terahertz spectroscopy study of the mineral phase transformation process of natural pyrite samples heated in a nitrogen atmosphere is conducted.In addition,the pyrolysis process of pyrite in the 400℃–80...A systematic terahertz spectroscopy study of the mineral phase transformation process of natural pyrite samples heated in a nitrogen atmosphere is conducted.In addition,the pyrolysis process of pyrite in the 400℃–800℃temperature range is analyzed and discussed.This study is based on X-ray diffraction(XRD)and thermogravimetric–derivative thermogravimetric(TG-DTG)analysis of the corresponding thermal transformation sequences of pyrite,magnetopyrite,and sulfurous pyrite as the desulfurization process proceeds.Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy is employed to characterize the optical properties of the pyrolysis products.The results show that pyrite,magnetopyrite and sulfurous pyrite exhibit different absorption coefficients and refractive indices in the terahertz frequency band.The different optical properties of these products provide useful information for the investigation of the pyrolysis process of pyrite and the magnetic properties of environmental sediments.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
This paper describes a method for estimating the continuation of ore bodies at depth based on concentrationvolume(C-V)fractal modeling of the pyrite thermoelectric coefficient in the Pujon gold deposit,Democratic Peo...This paper describes a method for estimating the continuation of ore bodies at depth based on concentrationvolume(C-V)fractal modeling of the pyrite thermoelectric coefficient in the Pujon gold deposit,Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.The method is first established using data in the Kumjomdong area,a well-explored brownfield,and it is then applied to estimate the continuation of ore bodies at depth in the Pyongsandok area,a less-explored greenfield.The methodology consists of four steps:(1)3D modeling of ore bodies using surface geological mapping,mining tunnels in different levels,and a borehole dataset;(2)3D modeling of thermoelectricity coefficients from Au-bearing pyrites based on discrete smooth interpolation and C-V fractal techniques;(3)determination of levels used for calculation of the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite by C-V fractal modeling instead of traditional levels;and(4)determination of the thermoelectric parameter vertical gradient of pyrite reflecting the variation characteristics of pyrite thermoelectricity in the Pujon deposit.The results indicate that(1)pyrites in the Pujon deposit are dominantly P-type,and it is not reasonable to use traditional levels to calculate the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite;(2)thresholds determined by C-V fractal modeling can be used as levels to calculate the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite;(3)the thermoelectric parameter vertical gradient of pyrite ranges from 1 to 2 in the Pujon deposit;and(4)ore body Pyongsan No.9 extends 85 m to 235 m downward from the current borehole location.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
基金Ministry of Earth Science(Govt.of India)(GPP-0364).
文摘In coal mining areas,the ambient atmospheric and aqueous oxidation of pyrite minerals(FeS2)associated with coal as well as the other accompanying strata is significant in understanding the extent of acid mine drainage(AMD),the cause of severe environmental pollution.Therefore,in this paper,the oxidation kinetics of the coal-associated pyrite(CAPy)present in a coal sample(TpHM1)has been studied via aqueous leaching depyritization experiments at variety of temperatures and time intervals without the incorporation of any oxidizer.The outcomes obtained are juxtaposed with the standard pyrite mineral(SPM)oxidation at the same experimental conditions.Also,the coal and SPM slurry residues and filtrates obtained after aqueous leaching at 25℃ and 90℃ for 0 h and 24 h,respectively,were extensively analyzed through high-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HR-TEM),Powder X-ray diffraction(P-XRD),and X-ray-photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)for evaluation of the mineralogical composition and proportions of iron and sulfur components during progression of the oxidation reaction.Both the reactions obey pseudo first-order kinetics during pyrite(FeS_(2))oxidation but a significant difference in the experimentally found activation energies(E_(a))and rate constants(k)values of oxidation kinetics of both CAPy and SPM may be attributed to the varied geochemical compositions of the coal associated pyrite(CAPy).The rate constant for CAPy is much greater than that of SPM implying a higher Ea around 10.838 kJ/mol for SPM as compared to 1.941 kJ/mol for CAPy.The CAPy in coal(TpHM1)is more susceptible to atmospheric oxidation than that of SPM,leading to the formation of acid mine drainage with lower pH.In this paper,the pH values on the basis of stoichiometric pyrite oxidation reaction were calculated and compared with the pH values obtained after aqueous leaching of CAPy to interpret the extent of acid formation and pyrite dissolution.Hence,with the assistance of the current study,further studies on the effects of mineral impurities,whereabouts of pyrite minerals in coal seams,the significance of compositional differences in the CAPy,the effect of metal oxides,and the role of alkalinity producing neutralizing agents of coal in the oxidative dissolution process of pyrite can be investigated.
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(Grant Nos.42302106 and 42102089)National Foundation for Guiding Local Science and Technology Development(Guizhou[2024]043)Innovation and Development Fund of Science and Technology of Institute of Geochemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.2025-1).
文摘The world-class Jiaodong gold province in the North China Craton hosts over 5000 t of Au resource and is characterized by abundant visible gold mineralization.However,the critical processes controlling the formation of visible gold in this province remain poorly understood.To solve this problem,integrated microtextural,trace elemental,and sulfur isotopic analyses of pyrite from the high-grade Linglong gold deposit in the Jiaodong gold province were conducted in this study.Two distinct pyrite types were identified within auriferous quartz-sulfide veins:(1)Py1 aggregates in quartz-pyrite veins(hydrothermal stageⅡ),and(2)euhedral to subhedral,coarse-grained Py2 crystals in quartz-polymetallic sulfide veins(hydrothermal stageⅢ).Microtextural and elemental analyses revealed that visible gold predominantly occurs as intergranular particles between primary pyrite crystals within Py1 aggregates.The Py1 exhibits complex microtextures with abundant mineral inclusions of polymetallic sulfides and has low concentrations of Au(median:0.032 ppm)with a narrowδ^(34)S range(4.86‰-6.75‰),indicative of rapid crystallization under unstable,disequilibrium conditions.By contrast,the Py2 is texturally homogeneous and contains higher Au concentrations(median:0.304 ppm)with progressively increasingδ^(34)S values(5.25‰-10.14‰)over time,suggesting slow crystal growth under more stable,near-equilibrium conditions.Based on the microtextural and geochemical information,it is proposed that fluid boiling occurred only during the hydrothermal stage Ⅱ,which resulted in the unstable physicochemical environment and rapid deposition of gold.During the boiling processes,gold colloids likely occurred and promoted the formation of visible gold.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC2904404).
文摘The effects of siderite,hematite,and goethite on pyrite reactions in sodium aluminate solution at high temperatures,based on the coexistence of pyrite and iron-bearing minerals in bauxite,were studied.The addition of siderite,goethite,and hematite increases the concentrations of S_(2)O_(3)^(2−),SO_(3)^(2−)and SO_(4)^(2−),enhancing sulfur removal during desilication.Siderite and hematite facilitate nearly 100%magnetite formation from pyrite,whereas goethite leads to the formation of both hematite and magnetite from pyrite through a multiphase transformation process.Iron-bearing minerals significantly increase the iron content in residues and enhance iron recovery from the red mud.Siderite,goethite,and hematite produce a porous surface in the form of erosive holes due to electrochemical corrosion,improving reaction efficiency of pyrite.Additionally,electrochemical corrosion promotes the pyrite reaction in accordance with the Kröger and Ziegler models,controlled by interfacial diffusion and chemical reactions in the presence of siderite,hematite and magnetite.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61805214)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Infrared Physics(SITP-NLIST-YB-2022-12)+2 种基金Piesat Information Technology remote sensing interdisciplinary research project(HTHT202202)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2-9-2022-203)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by Bast(BYESS2020037).
文摘A systematic terahertz spectroscopy study of the mineral phase transformation process of natural pyrite samples heated in a nitrogen atmosphere is conducted.In addition,the pyrolysis process of pyrite in the 400℃–800℃temperature range is analyzed and discussed.This study is based on X-ray diffraction(XRD)and thermogravimetric–derivative thermogravimetric(TG-DTG)analysis of the corresponding thermal transformation sequences of pyrite,magnetopyrite,and sulfurous pyrite as the desulfurization process proceeds.Terahertz time-domain spectroscopy is employed to characterize the optical properties of the pyrolysis products.The results show that pyrite,magnetopyrite and sulfurous pyrite exhibit different absorption coefficients and refractive indices in the terahertz frequency band.The different optical properties of these products provide useful information for the investigation of the pyrolysis process of pyrite and the magnetic properties of environmental sediments.
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.
文摘This paper describes a method for estimating the continuation of ore bodies at depth based on concentrationvolume(C-V)fractal modeling of the pyrite thermoelectric coefficient in the Pujon gold deposit,Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.The method is first established using data in the Kumjomdong area,a well-explored brownfield,and it is then applied to estimate the continuation of ore bodies at depth in the Pyongsandok area,a less-explored greenfield.The methodology consists of four steps:(1)3D modeling of ore bodies using surface geological mapping,mining tunnels in different levels,and a borehole dataset;(2)3D modeling of thermoelectricity coefficients from Au-bearing pyrites based on discrete smooth interpolation and C-V fractal techniques;(3)determination of levels used for calculation of the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite by C-V fractal modeling instead of traditional levels;and(4)determination of the thermoelectric parameter vertical gradient of pyrite reflecting the variation characteristics of pyrite thermoelectricity in the Pujon deposit.The results indicate that(1)pyrites in the Pujon deposit are dominantly P-type,and it is not reasonable to use traditional levels to calculate the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite;(2)thresholds determined by C-V fractal modeling can be used as levels to calculate the thermoelectric parameter of pyrite;(3)the thermoelectric parameter vertical gradient of pyrite ranges from 1 to 2 in the Pujon deposit;and(4)ore body Pyongsan No.9 extends 85 m to 235 m downward from the current borehole location.
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.
