A New Heterotrophic Strain for Bioleaching of Low Grade Complex Copper Ore

A new heterotrophic strain, named Providencia sp. JAT-1, was isolated and used in bioleaching of low-grade complex copper ore. The strain uses sodium citrate as a carbon source and urea as a nitrogen source to produce ammonia. The optimal growth condition of the strain is 30 C, initial pH 8, sodium...

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Main Authors: Kaijian Hu, Aixiang Wu, Hongjiang Wang, Shaoyong Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Minerals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/6/1/12