Table 1. Required kLa values for the biooxidation of ferrous iron and an enargite gold concentratea.
kLa, h-1 |
||
O2 |
CO2 |
|
Ferrous iron |
30 |
65 |
Enargite |
3 |
84 |
Chalcocite |
12 |
- |
Covellite |
20 |
- |
Chalcopyrite |
42 |
- |
a Based on data by García (1997) and Acevedo et al. (1988). |
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