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Published on: October 21, 2016
Organic interference of solidified/stabilized hazardous wastes
H C Eaton1, M B Walsh, M E Tittlebaum
1Hazardous Waste Research Center, College of Engineering, Louisiana State University, 70803, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
Abstract:
Liquid hazardous waste disposal in landfills is usually allowed only after solidification/stabilization. Although various procedures are commonly practiced, little is known about the mechanism(s) of the processes. A particular problem is the interference of organics. Small amounts of organics can interfere with the reaction between inorganic sludges and cementitous matrices. The present communication reports studies of the interaction between selected organic hazardous wastes and Type I Portland cement. Microscopic studies of the structural differences between cements set with water and those set with water plus organic liquids are discussed. In these studies the scanning electron microscope is used to observe samples fractured at 78K. The results provide technical background data on the ultimate stability of critical waste constituents solidified by various binding agents.
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