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
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Ursenbach, Wayne Octave, "Factors influencing the moist oxidation of iron pyrites" (1948). Theses and Dissertations. 8373.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/8373
Date Submitted
1948-05-01
Document Type
Thesis
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd680
Keywords
Pyrites, Iron ores
Language
English