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The effect of test conditions on the leaching of stabilized MSWI-fly ash in Portland cement

Journal Article · · Waste Management
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  1. Univ. of Aberdeen (United Kingdom). Dept. of Chemistry
The incineration of municipal solid wastes (MSW) generates fly ash, disposal of which could present serious environmental and ecological problems. Cement-based systems, especially Portland cement, have been used for immobilization of wastes before disposal. The leaching properties of major elements from stabilized municipal solid waste incinerator (MSWI) fly ash conditioned with ordinary Portland cement were investigated as a function of time up to {approximately}544 days using a Dutch tank leaching test, NEN 7345, and a modified form of this test in which pH was controlled by bubbling air through the leachant. In both cases a transition between short-term regimes of relatively rapid leaching and a longer-term regime, commencing after {approximately}10 days to 100 days, can be distinguished.
OSTI ID:
323763
Journal Information:
Waste Management, Journal Name: Waste Management Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 18; ISSN WAMAE2; ISSN 0956-053X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English