XRF and leaching characterization of waste glasses derived from wastewater treatment sludges
- Clemson Univ., SC (United States)
Purpose of this study was to investigate use of XRF (x-ray fluorescence spectrometry) as a near real-time method to determine melter glass compositions. A range of glasses derived from wastewater treatment sludges associated with DOE sites was prepared. They were analyzed by XRF and wet chemistry digestion with atomic absorption/inductively coupled emission spectrometry. Results indicated good correlation between these two methods. A rapid sample preparation and analysis technique was developed and demonstrated by acquiring a sample from a pilot-scale simulated waste glass melter and analyzing it by XRF within one hour. From the results, XRF shows excellent potential as a process control tool for waste glass vitrification. Glasses prepared for this study were further analyzed for durability by toxicity characteristic leaching procedure and product consistency test and results are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Clemson Univ., SC (United States). Dept. of Environmental Systems Engineering
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC09-89SR18035
- OSTI ID:
- 245546
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/SR/18035--T2; ON: DE96011434
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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