Effects of carbonation on the retention of heavy metals in chemically activated BOF slag pastes

Basic Oxygen Furnace slag contains heavy metals, including vanadium, chromium and molybdenum. The leachability of these elements determines the industrial applicability of slag-based building products. This study investigates the post‑carbonation leaching of heavy metals from activated BOF slag past...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cement and concrete research 2021-10, Vol.148, p.106534, Article 106534
Hauptverfasser: Kaja, A.M., Delsing, A., van der Laan, S.R., Brouwers, H.J.H., Yu, Qingliang
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Zusammenfassung:Basic Oxygen Furnace slag contains heavy metals, including vanadium, chromium and molybdenum. The leachability of these elements determines the industrial applicability of slag-based building products. This study investigates the post‑carbonation leaching of heavy metals from activated BOF slag pastes with the focus on the activator dosage and type (sodium and potassium citrate). Results reveal that the high degree of brownmillerite hydration boosts the leachability of heavy metals as its hydration product- hydrogarnet is less stable upon carbonation. With two leaching procedures, it is demonstrated that the carbonation resistance of pastes becomes the main attribute in preventing the leaching of heavy metals. It can be enhanced by optimising the activator dosage to facilitate the hydration of C2S and consequent structural densification.
ISSN:0008-8846
1873-3948
DOI:10.1016/j.cemconres.2021.106534