The influence of two thermophilic consortia on troilite (FeS) dissolution

• Published in: Hydrometallurgy Vol. 106; no. 1; pp. 19 - 25
• Main Authors: Giaveno, M.A., Pettinari, G., González Toril, E., Aguilera, A., Urbieta, M.S., Donati, E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.02.2011
• Subjects: Bacterial leaching; Consortia; Dissolution; Enrichment; Hot springs; Sulfur; Sulphur; Thermophiles; Troilite; Consortia; Troilite; Dissolution; Thermophiles

Dissolution of a natural troilite by thermophilic consortia collected from two hot springs placed in Copahue geothermal region (Neuquen — Argentina) and later enriched in specific media for sulphur-oxidisers is reported in this paper. The enrichment was carried out at a temperature (65 °C) far away...