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Impact on the environment of iron-containing metallurgical waste

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

Steel has never ceased to be the most important structural material. Steel and cast steel account for more than 92% of total consumption of metals. Unfortunately, this sector generates massive amounts of waste, including iron-bearing types. Substances referred to as waste are subject to rigorous legal regulations the purpose of which is to protect human health and natural environment. Restricting waste generation and utilising the waste already produced are the most fundamental principles of rational use of natural and anthropogenic resources. More and more of metallurgical waste is reclaimed, yet part of it is stored. This paper presents the results of research on waste containing iron (dust, mill scale, sludge) in terms of their environmental impact when stored, the results of the assessment of the quality of water extracts in relation to the legal requirements for the introduction of sewage into waters or to land.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMETAL 2017 - 26th International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials, Conference Proceedings
PublisherTANGER Ltd.
Pages182-187
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9788087294796
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event26th International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials, METAL 2017 - Brno, Czech Republic
Duration: 24 May 201726 May 2017

Publication series

NameMETAL 2017 - 26th International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials, Conference Proceedings
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference26th International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials, METAL 2017
Country/TerritoryCzech Republic
CityBrno
Period24/05/1726/05/17

Keywords

  • Environment
  • Metallurgical industry
  • Waste containing iron

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Metals and Alloys
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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