This study investigated soil microbial community in a typical gathering area of antimony mining and smelting in South China. The physical and chemical properties of different soils (mining waste dumps, flotation tailings, and smelting slag) and depths (0–20 cm, 40–60 cm, and 80–100 cm) were compared. The results showed that antimony …

I recommend changing the title, instead of environmental effect, use another term. Response/action: Thank you very much for your suggestions. We changed the title as: Evaluation of Pollution Level, Spatial Distribution, and Ecological Effects of Antimony in Soils of Mining Areas: A Review . English is very difficult to understand.

According to the results of random-effects model, the PTE concentrations in the areas affected by mining overall increased by 193% (95% CI: 175–212%) compared to the corresponding background value (Fig. 2 A).Specifically, except for Cr (p > 0.01), the other PTE concentrations increased significantly (p < 0.01) (Fig. S1 of the supporting …

Antimony potassium tartrate (APT) is commonly used to study the toxicity of antimony in drinking water, while insoluble antimony xide is primarily studied in relation to inhalation and skin ...

The overall mining site covers 3,200 acres of land including 3 pit mining sites. Perpetua estimates the Stibnite mine could provide up to 35% of U.S antimony needs in the coming decades.

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Antimony (Sb) is introduced into soils, sediments, and aquatic environments from various sources such as weathering of sulfide ores, leaching of mining wastes, and anthropogenic activities. ... 12 surrounding soils, and three samples located at different depths in the shaft to evaluate the environmental impacts of mining practices on As …

China – which represents nearly 50 percent of global antimony mining and about 80 percent of global antimony processing – will require firms that export antimony to apply for an export license ...

This chapter describes mineral deposit types that are primary sources of antimony, and environmental effects related to their mining. Antimony can be re-covered as either a primary commodity from some deposits or as a by product commodity from some gold or silver deposits. Environmental risks associated with antimony mining …

Antimony (Sb) is a toxic metalloid, and its pollution has become a global environmental problem as a result of its extensive use and corresponding Sb-mining …

2. Mineralogy, Geochemistry, and Availability of Antimony. It is necessary to understand the geological properties of antimony in order to properly assess the impact …

Antimony (Sb) is a harmful element, and Sb pollution is one of the typical environmental issues in China, meaning that understanding of the geochemical behaviors of Sb is the key to control the fate of environmental Sb pollution. Sb tends to migrate in soluble form in the water–sediment system, but the fate of dissolved Sb is poorly known. …

AimsSelenium (Se) can be used to detoxify antimony (Sb); however, the associated mechanisms are not fully understood, in particular, the responses of essential elements to co-exposure to Se and Sb.MethodsTo resolve the above question, two nested hydroponic experiments based on a two-factor, five-level central composite design, were …

Antimony xide exposure is predominant in smelters. Mining and exposure via glass working, soldering, and brazing are also important. Conclusion: Antimony has some useful but undoubtedly harmful effects on health and well-being and measures need to be taken to prevent hazardous exposure of the like. Its biological monitoring in the workplace ...

Antimony (Sb), a priority pollutant listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), can cause adverse effects on human health, with particular impacts on skin, eyes, gastrointestinal …

Antimony (Sb) is a dangerous heavy metal (HM) that poses a serious threat to the health of plants, animals, and humans. Leaching from mining wastes and weathering of sulfide ores are the major ways of introducing Sb into our soils and aquatic environments. Crops grown on Sb-contaminated soils are a …

The geographical variation, the pollution level, the speciation, the influencing factors, and the environmental effects of Sb that were associated with mining/smelting-affected soils were analyzed.

High levels of antimony have been frequently detected in some industrial sites. This study evaluated the adverse effects of antimony (Sb) on the surface-casting activity of earthworm and the early growths of some important crop plants. Asian earthworm (Perionyx excavates) and four crop plant species (Chinese cabbage, Brassica …

The combined effects of antimony (Sb) and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC), a common organic flotation reagent, on soil microbial activity and speciation changes of heavy metals were investigated for the first time. The results showed that the exchangeable fraction of Sb was transformed to a stable …

Antimony (Sb) contamination is a growing environmental concern due to the increasing use of this metalloid in mining and industrial activities. The remediation of Sb-contaminated soil is a lengthy and costly process. Phytoremediation has been suggested as a cost-effective method for the long-term ma …

Understanding these relationships is crucial for assessing the ecological effects of mining activities and for developing strategies to mitigate their negative impacts on plant communities. Here, we investigated the natural restoration of vegetation in the abandoned antimony (Sb) mining sites in Qinglong, Guizhou Province, China.

The combined effects of antimony (Sb) and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC), a common organic flotation reagent, on soil microbial activity and speciation changes of heavy metals were investigated for the first time. The results showed that the exchangeable fraction of Sb was transformed to a stable …

Toxic effects of antimony in plants: Reasons and remediation possibilities—A review and future prospects ... Effects of antimony and arsenic on antioxidant enzyme activities of two steppic …

Antimony mining areas generate a significant amount of contaminated water that flows into the environment. Plants and animals living in the vicinity of the mining area can accumulate heavy metal elements. ... By utilizing Sb as the anode material in a sodium ion battery, it contributes to the repulsion effect of antimony and enhances the ...

1. Introduction. Antimony (Sb) is non-essential for living organisms and is an emerging toxic metalloid. Sb is an important metalloid that is widely used in flame retardants, battery and Pb alloys, glass ceramics, chemical products, catalysts, and in military affairs (Filella et al., 2002) [].Sb and its compounds have been classified as …

The present work was undertaken to determine strategies and antioxidant enzyme activities involved in the adaptation of two wild steppic plants (Hedysarum pallidum Desf. and Lygeum spartum L.) to the toxic environment of the abandoned antimony mining area of Djebel Hamimat (Algeria). For this purpos …

Environmental pollution by heavy metals and metalloids is an increasing problem. The main sources of this pollution are human activities such as mining and smelting of mineral ores [1, 2].According to [], among the metalloid pollutants, antimony (Sb) and arsenic (As) are of major concern.The European Union and the US …

parts of antimony in 1 billion parts of water (ppb). We cannot measure such small amounts without special equipment. Antimony does not appear to accumulate in fish and other aquatic animals. The concentration of antimony dissolved in one polluted river where wastes from antimony mining and processing had been dumped was as high as 8 ppb.

This chapter describes mineral deposit types that are primary sources of antimony, and environmental effects related to their mining. Antimony can be re …

Antimony (Sb) is naturally present in the earth's crust at levels of about 0.2–0.3 mg/kg (ppm), but these levels vary by location (Telford et al. 2008). It can be transported into streams and waterways from natural …