Author:Sithole, Happy M; Ngoepe, PE; Wright, KDate:Oct 2003Interatomic potential parameters have been derived at simulated temperatures of 0 K and 300 K to model pyrite FeS2. The predicted pyrite structures are within 1% of those determined experimentally, while the calculated bulk modulus is within ...Read more
Author:van Zyl, PCDate:1966The present investigation was undertaken to determine whether bacteria, similar to those described in the literature, are also present in South African coal mines, and if so, to what extent they influence the oxidation of pyrites and the ...Read more
Author:Von Wolff, WTEDate:1969Three coal samples, with abrasiveness indices of 533, 779 and 142 iron eroded, respectively, were heated 350 C in a current of air to remove carbonaceous material.Read more
Author:Greben, HDate:Aug 2007Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a common result of mining activities caused by bacterial oxidation of sulphide minerals (pyrite) that results in sulphate rich waste water. AMD can be treated biologically in the presence of sulphate reducing ...Read more