Optimization of pulp density and particle size in the biooxidation of a pyritic gold concentrate by Sulfolobus metallicus

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 20, Issue 8, 2004, Pages 865-869

  Acevedo, F ^a   Gentina, J C ^a   Valencia, P ^a  

^a PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE VALPARAÍSO   (Chile)

Author keywords

Iron solubilization; Optimal conditions; Pyrite; Response surface; Thermophilic archaeon; Volumetric solubilization rate

Indexed keywords

IRON; LEACHING; METABOLISM; OPTIMIZATION; OXIDATION; PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS; PYRITES;

BIOOXIDATION; METABOLIC STRESSES; PULP DENSITY; SULFOLOBUS METALLICUS;

PULP;

IRON; LEACHING; METABOLISM; OPTIMIZATION; OXIDATION; PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION; PULPS;

ARCHAEA; SULFOLOBUS METALLICUS;

EID: 11944255968     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11274-004-1006-1     Document Type: Conference Paper

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