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Heavy metals analysis in Bahrain refinery sludge

Journal Article · · Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States)
The analysis of lead, zinc and cadmium in Bahrain refinery sludge collected from various deposition sites at Bahrain petroleum company (BAPCO) are reported. Atomic Absorption spectrophotometric method, both flame and flameless (graphite furnace) techniques, were used for the analysis. The concentrations of lead, zinc and cadmium were found in the range, 66.1 to 14630.9 mg/kg (0.007% to 1.46%) 47.4 to 1791.1 mg/kg (0.005% to 0.17%), 0.24 to 5.40 mg/kg (0.00002% to 0.0005%), respectively. These concentrations are less than 1% as is accepted internationally. Nevertheless, these are hazardous and should be managed properly.
Research Organization:
Arabian Gulf Univ., P.O. Box 26671, Adlya (BH); Gulf Polytechnic, Bahrain Univ., P.O. Box 32038, Isa Town (BH)
OSTI ID:
6178292
Journal Information:
Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Chem. Waste Manage.; (United States) Vol. 8:2; ISSN NCWMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English