Withdrawn Rationale:
This test method covers procedures for determining the rate of bioleaching of iron from pyrite (FeS2) by the bacterium Thiobacillus ferrooxidans.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E48 on Biotechnology, this test method was withdrawn in February 2010 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the rate of bioleaching of iron from pyrite (FeS2) by the bacterium Thiobacillus ferrooxidans .
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Index Terms
bioleaching; iron; ore leaching; pyrite; soluble ion; Thiobacillus Ferrooxidans; ICS Number Code 73.060.10 (Iron ores)
DOI: 10.1520/E1357-90R01
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