The first global-scale assessment of Sb contamination in soil that was related to mining/smelting activities was conducted based on 91 articles that were published between 1989 and 2021.
Arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) from mining-affected waters are efficiently removed in two treatment peatlands (TPs) in Northern Finland. However, the exact mechanisms behind this removal are not well resolved. Thus, the present study combines results from microcosm experiments and pilot-scale TPs on the effects of microbes, …
Antimony (Sb), a toxic metalloid element, is located in the Group VA of the fifth period of the periodic table of elements. At present, with the wide use of antimony containing products in the world and the corresponding mining activities, a large number of antimony containing waste generated in these processes has also been released to the …
Antimony is a toxic element that is found throughout the environment. It may reach agricultural soils by wet and dry deposition, from mining, manufacturing and municipal discharges, and by the addition of soil amendments such as chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge and fly-ash (Crecelius et al., 1974, Edwards et al., 1995).
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 residual …
1. Antimony – general aspects. Antimony comes under group 15 of the periodic table with ground state electronic configuration [Kr]4d 10 5s 2 5p 3. 121 Sb (57.21% abundance) and 123 Sb (42.7% abundance) are the two stable isotopes of antimony. Antimony can possess different oxidation states (such as +5, +3, 0, −3 and −5), but …
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 plant species in an old antimony mining area. Biol. Trace Element. Res. 158, 96–104. doi: 10.1007/s12011-014-9917-7. CrossRef Full …
The highest Sb levels were associated with mining, industrial activities, automobile emissions, and coal mining activities (i.e., anthropogenic activities). ... Grant G. C.; Wong L. Carcinogenic effects of antimony xide and antimony ore concentrate in …
China is the largest antimony resource globally. The mining and smelting of antimony will inevitably have a significant impact on the surrounding and downstream …
1. Pollution sources and emission characteristics1.1. Sb mining and smelting activities. China has the largest reserves of Sb in the world, and it also dominates Sb mining (about 78% of global production capacity) (Dupont et al., 2016).The Sb reserves are relatively concentrated, with 114 Sb mines located within 18 provinces or autonomous …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Combined effects of antimony and sodium diethyldithiocarbamate on soil microbial activity and speciation change of heavy metals. Implications for contaminated lands hazardous material pollution in nonferrous metal mining areas. ... Combined pollution with DDTC and Sb is common in the soils at antimony mining …
Antimony (Sb) is a silver-white brittle solid or a dark-gray, lustrous powder. It can be harmful to the eyes and skin. Antimony can also cause problems with the lungs, heart, and stomach. Workers may be harmed from exposure to antimony and its compounds. The level of exposure depends upon the dose, duration, and work being done.
Heavy metals, primarily antimony, arsenic and manganese from antimony mines in Denali National Park, Alaska impacted all levels of the stream ecosystem. Decreased algal, moss and macroinvertebrate abundance (but not changes in macroinvertebrate trophic organization) were all clearly associated with mining activity in Slate and Eldorado creeks.
This work aims to establish Sb mobility, its transfer to biota and its effect on soil health in a semi-arid climate. The results show the presence of stibnite (Sb 2 S 3) as …
The highest Sb levels were associated with mining, industrial activities, automobile emissions, and coal mining activities (i.e., anthropogenic activities). ... Grant G. C.; Wong L. Carcinogenic effects of antimony xide and antimony ore concentrate in rats. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health 1986, 18, 607–626. 10.1080/530898. …
As the ninth most mined metal[], antimony (Sb) has been listed as a priority pollutant of interest by both the European Union and the United States [8, 39].China is the leading producer of Sb worldwide and Almost 80% of Sb production was concentrated in China, Russia, and Bolivia [2, 21].China's antimony mine production amounted to …
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 (Sb) …
Antimony is a lustrous silvery-white semimetal or metalloid. Archaeological and historical studies indicate that antimony and its mineral sulfides have been used by humans for at least six millennia. ... One company began mining stibnite ore for upgrade and sale at a restarted antimony mine in Nevada, and was in the process of acquiring a …
Heavy metal pollution has become more severe with widespread industrialization and the intensification of agriculture. Mining and smelting of nonferrous metals are among the main sources of heavy metal pollutants in the environment [].Antimony (Sb) is used in a variety of industrial products [2,3].Sb is a trace element …
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 …
The concentration of antimony in water bodies from two perspectives, i.e., natural water bodies and those affected by mining activities, is examined. Furthermore, the review delves into the circulation of antimony in the natural environment, elucidating the phenomenon of antimony pollution in mining area water due to human activities.
The toxic effects of antimony in different rack states on other plants and animals, as well as the effect of the soil in other conditions, need to be further investigated in depth. ... Amanze C, et al. Microbial community structures and their driving factors in a typical gathering area of antimony mining and smelting in South China. Environ Sci ...
The mining area is distinct from the background by higher antimony and zinc levels, constituting two distinct populations, as confirmed by statistical tests. In the samples collected in the ...
A village was set up to support 15,000 miners working in the ruby mine near Ambatondrazaka, Madagascar. Photo: Pardieu et al. (2017). However, compared to many other industries such as agriculture, …
Soil samples from an abandoned Sb mining site were tested under laboratory conditions. Two distinct (organic and mineral) soil layers were incubated with each of the amendments (2% w/w application rate) at 50% and water holding capacity (WHC) of the soils for 10 weeks, and subsequently extracted with demineralised water …
Antimony (Sb) is ubiquitous throughout the environment as a result of natural processes and human activities. In China, superlarge-, large and medium-sized Sb deposits are concentrated in the Guangxi (34.4%), Hunan (21.2%), Yunnan (12.2%) and Guizhou (10.2%) provinces. Due to Sb mining and smelting processes, large quantities …
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. ... This approach provides a highly promising green pathway for studying the ecological and toxicological effects of antimony-contaminated ...
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) 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.
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 include …
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 tract, and respiratory system. In this study, a database of Sb concentrations in the global atmosphere was developed through a survey of …
The dust encountered in antimony mining may contain free silica and cases of pneumoconiosis termed 'silico-antimoniosis' have been reported among antimony …
The bioconcentration factor (BCF) is an important index to evaluate the capability of any plant species to accumulate heavy metals. The BCF of heavy metals (Pb, Cr, As, Hg and Ni) in three plants on contaminated land in antimony mining areas was analyzed. Table 3 listed the BCF values of different plants for different heavy metals. The …
US Antimony, which received a $510,500 grant from the US Department of Defense, has the only primary antimony processing facilities in North America and the Stibnite Gold project is poised to be ...
Abandoned antimony mining area of Djebel Hamimat (Algeria) 19436 (Benhamdi et al., 2014) Pistacia lentiscus: Roots Leaves: 3.39 1.51: Abandoned mining area Sardinia Italy: ... Antimony had severe effects on germination and root elongation of rapeseed than radish. Antimony can cause leaf chlorosis and necrosis as observed by …
Although the effects of mining on soil PTEs mentioned above existed spatial heterogeneity, ... Atmospheric deposition of antimony in a typical mercury-antimony mining area, Shaanxi Province, Southwest China. Environ. Pollut., 245 (2019), pp. 173-182, 10.1016/j.envpol.2018.10.125.