Evaluation of environmental compatibility of EAFD using different leaching standards

M G Sebag1, C Korzenowski, A M Bernardes

  • 1Laboratório de Corrosão, Proteção e Reciclagem de Materiais (LACOR)- PPGEM, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Av.Bento Gonçalves 9500, sector 4, building 74-91501970, POA, RS, Brazil. mariasebag@bol.com.br

Summary

Electric Arc Furnace Dust (EAFD) poses environmental risks, with high metal leachability under acidic conditions. This study evaluated EAFD

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