The Metabolism of Trithionate by Thiobacillus X

Abstract

Trithionate oxidation by intact cells of Thiobacillus X was sparked by the addition of thiosulphate and proceeded rapidly only with dense bacterial suspensions in air. A gas phase of 100% oxygen inhibited trithionate oxidation. Anaerobically trithionate was metabolized by Thiobacillus X to sulphate and thiosulphate according to the equation