1.. IntroductionPyrite ore (FeS 2) has been widely used in modern industry for the production of sulfuric acid.Pyrite ore usually contains a wide range of trace elements, such as Cd, Co, Cr, Mn, Ni, Pb, Tl, and Zn [1] —some of which are highly toxic (e.g., Cd, Pb, Tl). During pyrite ore roasting, a series of physicochemical transformations …