Evaluation of chromium recovery opportunities in a leather tannery

Journal Article · · Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1089/hwm.1988.5.343· OSTI ID:5929304

Voice, T C; Davis, M L; Johnson, G B; Sturgess, L L ^[1]

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1. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing (USA)

The opportunities for recovery of chromium(III) in cattlehide tanneries were investigated by reviewing the recent literature on chromium recovery techniques, performing an intensive sampling and analysis program in such a plant, and conducting a series of laboratory treatability studies. It was concluded that direct reuse of spent tanning liquors provided the most cost-effective means of recovering soluble chromium from this source. Recovery from solid waste streams, such as shavings and trimmings waste, is feasible using incineration. The cost-effectiveness of this approach will depend upon numerous external factors, however.

• OSTI ID: 5929304
• Journal Information: Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials; (USA), Journal Name: Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials; (USA) Vol. 5:4; ISSN 0882-5696; ISSN HWHME
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ELEMENTS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
INCINERATORS
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LIQUID WASTES
MANAGEMENT
MATERIALS RECOVERY
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