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Use of granulated slag from lead and zinc processing in concrete technology

Journal Article · · Cement and Concrete Research
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  1. Univ. di Cagliari (Italy). Dipt. di Ingegneria Chimica e Materiali
The possibility of using granulated slags resulting from the smelting of lead and zinc in partial, or total replacement of sand in mortars and concretes, has been examined. The major components of these vitreous slags are Ca, Si, Fe and Al compounds with lead concentration of a few percent. They have suitable particle sizes for use as sand and the slag mortars and concretes studied here yielded satisfactory mechanical strengths. The extraction of lead by acid eluants might however create some problems when concretes containing these slags have to be disposed off.
OSTI ID:
377996
Journal Information:
Cement and Concrete Research, Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 26; ISSN 0008-8846; ISSN CCNRAI
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English