Research Article

Innovative Methodology for Sulfur Release from Copper Tailings by the Oxidation Roasting Process

Table 2

Acid-producing potential of the copper tailings.

Experimental parameterResultClassificationCategory

pH6.32Potentially acid-generating
EC (ds m−1)1105
ANC (kgH2SO4.t−1)88.2
NAPP (kgH2SO4.t−1)634.43>20
NAG (kgH2SO4.t−1)217.56
APR0.255<1