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Effects of chemical composition on surface resistivity of fly ash

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OSTI ID:6515014
The electrical resistivity of 17 commercially produced fly ashes from both eastern and western coals were studied to determine the effects of chemical composition on surface resistivity. Elemental composition of a flyash influences its electrical resistivity and thus considerably effects its collectability by electrostatic precipitation. Standard chemical analyses, absorption spectroscopy, and colorimetric tests were performed. An air pycnometer and micro-particle classifier (for detection of particle size distribution) were used, and a laboratory device was constructed for the measurement of fly ash resistivity under different conditions. A correlation was established between certain elemental constituents of fly ash, especially Li, Na, K, and Fe, and resistivity. A procedure was proposed whereby the resistivity of a particular fly ash might be predicted from measurable chemical constituents, thus allowing for the objective selection of conditioning agents and the anticipation of problems resulting from a particular configuration of plant operating conditions.
OSTI ID:
6515014
Report Number(s):
PB-244885
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English