In Situ Immobilization of Heavy-Metal-Contaminated Soils

by G. Czupyrna

Overview

Many waste solutions and sludges contaminated with heavy metals are generated during aircraft maintenance operations at various Air Force Air Logistics Centers. The disposal of these waste streams by previously acceptable means has led to problems with the contamination of both soil and groundwater. Available technologies for treating contaminated soils are expensive. In situ immobilization of heavy metals is a cost-effective treatment alternative to alleviate the environmental and health hazards associated with contaminated soils. The objective of the program was the laboratory evaluation of various treatment chemicals for the in situ immobilization of hexavalent chromium, cadmium, nickel, copper and zinc in soils from Air Force facilities in the United States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815512196
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	12/31/1989
Series:	Pollution Technology Review Series , #17
Pages:	163
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Contents and Subject IndexExecutive SummaryIntroductionSoil CharacteristicsTreatment Chemical AdditivesTest Apparatus and Analytical TechniquesBatch Screening Test ProgramIn Situ Treatment CostsConclusions and RecommendationsReferencesAppendix A: Batch Screening Test Data and AnalysisAppendix B: Long-Term Stability Column Test Data

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The objective of the program was the laboratory evaluation of various treatment chemicals for the in situ immobilization of hexavalent chromium, cadmium, nickel, copper and zinc in soils from Air Force facilities in the United States.

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Reports on an evaluation of various treatment chemicals done for the US Air Force, but applicable to any operations generating heavy metal wastes. In situ immobilizaiton of heavy metals avoids the requirements for excavation of soils or pumping of groundwater. The volume covers the screening of 25 chemical addictives for their ability to react with heavy metals. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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