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Author (up) Fyson, A.; Nixdorf, B.; Steinberg, C.E.W.
Title Manipulation of the sediment-water interface of extremely acidic mining lakes with potatoes; laboratory studies with intact sediment cores Geochemical and microbial processes in sediments and at the sediment-water interface of acidic mining lakes Type Book Chapter
Year 1998 Publication Water, Air and Soil Pollution Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 353-363
Keywords acid mine drainage; acidification; ammonium ion; Brandenburg Germany; Central Europe; concentration; dissolved materials; ecology; Europe; eutrophication; ferric iron; Germany; iron; lacustrine environment; Lusatia; mass balance; metals; nitrate ion; pollutants; pollution; pore water; remediation; sediment-water interface; sediments; surface water; titration; transport 22, Environmental geology
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Notes Manipulation of the sediment-water interface of extremely acidic mining lakes with potatoes; laboratory studies with intact sediment cores Geochemical and microbial processes in sediments and at the sediment-water interface of acidic mining lakes; GeoRef; English; 1999-021233; Conference on Geochemical and microbial processes in sediments and at the sediment-water interface of acidic mining lakes, Bayreuth, Federal Republic of Germany, Feb. 1997 References: 17; illus. Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 6102 Serial 21
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Author (up) Totsche, O.; Fyson, A.; Kalin, M.; Steinberg Christian, E.W.
Title Titration curves: A useful instrument for assessing the buffer systems of acidic mining waters Type Journal Article
Year 2006 Publication ESPR Environmental Science and Pollution Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 13 Issue 4 Pages 215-224
Keywords Abwasseraufbereitung Bergbau Titration Säuregehalt Grundwasser Pufferlösung Neutralisation Titrationskurve Bergbauabwasser
Abstract The acidification of mine waters is generally caused by metal sulfide oxidation, related to mining activities. These waters are characterized by low pH and high acidity due to strong buffering systems. The standard acidity parameter, the BNC (Base Neutralization Capacity), is determined by endpoint titration, and reflects a cumulative parameter of both hydrogen ions and all buffering systems, but does not give information on the individual buffer systems. It is demonstrated that a detailed interpretation of titration curves can provide information about the strength of the buffering systems. The buffering systems are of importance for environmental studies and treatment of acidic mining waters. Titrations were carried out by means of an automatic titrator using acidic mining waters from Germany and Canada. The curves were interpreted, compared with each other, to endpoint titration results and to elemental concentrations contained therein. The titration curves were highly reproducible, and contained information about the strength of the buffer systems present. Interpretations are given, and the classification and comparison of acidic mining waters, by the nature and strength of their buffering systems derived from titration curves are discussed. The BNC-values calculated from the curves were more precise than the ones determined by the standard endpoint titration method. Due to the complex buffer mechanisms in acidic mining waters, the calculation of major metal concentrations from the shape of the titration curve resulted in estimates, which should not be confused with precise elemental analysis results. Conclusion. Titration curves provide an inexpensive, valuable and versatile tool, by which to obtain sophisticated information of the acidity in acidic water. The information about the strength of the present buffer systems can help to understand and document the complex nature of acidic mining water buffer systems. Finally, the interpretation of titration curves could help to improve treatment measurements and the ecological understanding of these acidic waters.
Address Leibniz-Institut für Gewässerökologie und Binnenfischerei, Berlin, DE; Boojum Research, Toronto, CA; Humboldt-Universität Berlin, DE
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Notes Titration curves: A useful instrument for assessing the buffer systems of acidic mining waters; 39481, BERG , 13.11.06; Words: 519; 200610 05282; 10 Seiten, 15 Bilder, 2 Tabellen, 39 Quellen 3UXX *Belastung von Wasser, Wasserreinhaltung, Abwasser* 3BX *chemische Grundlagen* 3IFC *Messung und Prüfung chemischer Größen, chemische Analytik* 3MZ *Bergbau, Tunnelbau, Erdöl /Erdgasförderung, Bohrtechnik*; BERG, Copyright FIZ Technik e.V.; EN Englisch Approved no
Call Number CBU @ c.wolke @ 17580 Serial 224
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