Factors influencing the moist oxidation of iron pyrites

Abstract

Experiments were conducted to study the rate of oxidation of pyrite under conditions of varying pH, temperature and oxygen concentration. The rate of oxidation appears to be slightly increased below pH 3.00. In the basic range the oxidation is retarded as pH 9.00 is approached. Increases in temperatures cause increases in the rate of oxidation of pyrites. Corresponding decreases in the pH values are also noted. The rate of oxidation is increased by increaseing the concentration of oxygen. From these results, the possible use of pyrite in alkaline soils in the prevention of chlorosis caused by iron deficiency seems feasible.

Degree

MS

College and Department

Physical and Mathematical Sciences; Chemistry and Biochemistry

Rights

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Date Submitted

1948-05-01

Document Type

Thesis

Handle

http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd680

Keywords

Pyrites, Iron ores

Language

English

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