Specialized metallurgical processes – compositions for use therei – Processes – Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium
Patent
1994-02-14
1995-05-09
Rosenberg, Peter D.
Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei
Processes
Free metal or alloy reductant contains magnesium
423DIG17, C22B 1104
Patent
active
054136245
ABSTRACT:
Materials and methods for the enhancement of the biooxidative acid leaching of heavy metals from sulfide ore are disclosed and claimed. The enhancement of bioleach solutions with a nutrient supplement selective for a particular sulfide oxidizing strain of bacteria significantly increases copper solubilization of chalcopyrite ore. Likewise, copper solubilization is enhanced by enriching bioleach solutions with a non-selective growth mediums.
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Rusin Patricia A.
Sharp James E.
MBX Systems, Inc.
Rosenberg Peter D.
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