The dissolution of lead-smelter dust compounds by humic acid.
Authors
Law KJ; Hiskey JB
Source
Proc Western Reg Symp on Mining & Mineral Processing Wastes Berkeley SME 1990; :61-67
Link
NIOSHTIC No.
10007734
Abstract
The ability of humic acids to complex metal ions is well established; however, the chemistry of lead dissolution and structure of the organometallic compound is not well understood. To better understand these problems, experiments were undertaken reacting the common smelter byproducts pbso1, pbco3, and pbo with humic acid as a function of time, ph, and humic acid concentration. Examinations were made of the structure and mechanisms of complexing through the use of model humic acid functional group compounds and infrared spectroscopy. Low-ph conditions and increased humic acid concentrations have been shown to favor pbo, and pbco3 complexing. Lead sulfate complexation was favored by increased ph and humic acid concentration. At low ph values the particulate lead compounds adsorbed humic acid, inhibiting lead dissolution. Active sites of complexation found through infrared analysis were at carboxyl, phenol, phenyl and aliphatic groups, along with formation of metalocyclohexanes and pentanes. Model functional group analysis proved inconclusive for characterization of active complexing sites.
Keywords
Lead; Lead smelting; Lead dust; Acids; Metallic ions; Metals; Organometallic compounds; Chemical properties; Chemical structure; Sulfates; Acidity; Alkalines
CAS No.
7439-92-1; 1415-93-6
Publication Date
19900101
Document Type
OP; Final Contract Report
Funding Type
Contract
Fiscal Year
1990
Identifying No.
MIR 13-90
NIOSH Division
WO
Source Name
Proc Western Reg Symp on Mining & Mineral Processing Wastes, Berkeley SME
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