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Scrap tires can yield marketable products

Journal Article · · Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6039588

In this article, details are given on the problem and magnitude of discarded tires. New uses for old tires are discussed, such as: rubber in asphalt mixtures, generation of steam for new tire production; distilling the tires for carbon black and hydrocarbons; and old tires as reefs. The Rubber Reclaimers Association, their concepts and experiments are also described.

OSTI ID:
6039588
Journal Information:
Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Sci. Technol.; (United States); ISSN ESTHA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English