Cr(VI) concentration from batch contact/tank leaching and column percolation test using fly ash with additives

J Hazard Mater. 2009 Jul 15;166(1):67-73. doi: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.11.010. Epub 2008 Nov 17.

Abstract

Batch contact, tank leaching and column percolation tests were conducted to investigate the Cr(VI) concentration in the solution/leachate from two fly ashes (fly ash A and B) with additives. The additives used were cement, low alkalinity additive and Ariake clay. There are several factors influencing Cr(VI) concentration in solution/leachate, namely (1) properties of solid/liquid mixture (chemical composition, pH value, etc.), (2) cementation effect, (3) amount of water in contact with the solid mass (solid/liquid ratio in case of batch contact test), and (4) adsorption characteristics of the solid particles to Cr ions. The test results indicate that fly ash A has less cementation component (CaO of 1.92%) and the amount of water in contact with the fly ash played an important role. As a result, Cr(VI) concentration from the column percolation test was much higher than that of the batch contact test. Adding Ariake clay had more effect on reducing Cr(VI) concentration for fly ash A than B because the pH value of the solution from fly ash A was lower, which provided a favorable condition for Cr(VI) ions to be reduced to Cr(III) and possibly to be adsorbed by clay particles. Fly ash B has more cementation component (7.15%) and for column percolation test, curing the sample for 1 week reduced Cr(VI) concentration significantly. The test results indicate that in engineering practice, a method which closely simulates the field condition should be selected to assess possible environmental effects and corresponding countermeasure methods.

MeSH terms

  • Adsorption
  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Chromium / analysis*
  • Clay
  • Coal Ash
  • Industrial Waste / prevention & control*
  • Oxides
  • Particulate Matter / chemistry*
  • Research
  • Solutions
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical / analysis

Substances

  • Aluminum Silicates
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Coal Ash
  • Industrial Waste
  • Oxides
  • Particulate Matter
  • Solutions
  • Water Pollutants, Chemical
  • Chromium
  • Carbon
  • lime
  • Clay