A possible recycling method for high grade steels EAFD in polymer composites

J Hazard Mater. 2009 Nov 15;171(1-3):1139-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.06.126. Epub 2009 Jun 30.

Abstract

This work evaluates the feasibility of incorporating electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), as filler in a polymer matrix, to obtain a moldable heavyweight sheet, useful for acoustic insulation in automotive industry. For this purpose EAFD from a steel factory that manufactures high quality steels, was characterized and different formulations of composites were prepared. Physical and mechanical properties, as well as fire behaviour were tested and compared with a polymer composite compounded with common mineral fillers. Optimum formulation with 25% EAFD fulfils the RoHs Directive used by automotive industry to regulate heavy metals content. Leaching test was also performed on prepared composites to classify the material after use.

MeSH terms

  • Acoustics
  • Chemistry, Physical / methods
  • Conservation of Natural Resources / methods
  • Construction Materials*
  • Dust*
  • Industrial Waste
  • Industry / methods
  • Metals, Heavy / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Refuse Disposal / methods*
  • Steel
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical

Substances

  • Dust
  • Industrial Waste
  • Metals, Heavy
  • Polymers
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Steel