Acid mine drainage
By: Jeff Skousen
Publisher: s.n
Published: 1995
Place of publication: S.l
Language: eng
Number of pages: 55
Description:   The chemistry which is behind the generation of acid mine drainage (AMD) was explained. Chemical reactions were used to describe the oxidation of sulphidic minerals (such as pyrite) and the subsequent creation of sulphuric acid, which leaches into the environment and can solubilize metals. Different forms of sulphidic rock were listed, as well as alkilinity in the rock strata that may neutralize some of the acidity.
Notes: In : Green Lands, v. 25, no. 2 (Spring 1995), p. 52-55.

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