Metals immobilization and removal rates of Se(IV) and Se(VI) by steel slag fines media

S. C. Jagupilla, D. G. Grubb, M. Wazne

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Abstract

Batch kinetics and column studies were conducted using freshly crushed steel slag fines (SSF) media to immobilize Se(IV) and Se(VI). The SSF media was characterized as USCS SP type soil with <5% passing the No. 200 (0.075 mm) sieve. Despite its granular nature, the mineralogy and residual lime content of the SSF media make it quite reactive. Accordingly, batch (immobilization) rates of Se by the SSF media were evaluated using aqueous Se(IV) and Se(VI) salt solutions having target doses equivalent to 10,000 mg/kg (500 mg/L equivalent). The percent removal of Se(VI) and Se(VI) by SSF was about 94% and 6%, respectively after 18 hrs mixing time. Column studies were also conducted to evaluate the selenium removal at lower influent concentrations (30 to 40 mg/L), but typically in excess of dissolved Se concentrations observed in the Western US groundwaters and acid mine drainage leachates.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGeoCongress 2012
Subtitle of host publicationState of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering
Pages4033-4041
Number of pages9
Edition225 GSP
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
EventGeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering - Oakland, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Mar 201229 Mar 2012

Publication series

NameGeotechnical Special Publication
Number225 GSP
ISSN (Print)0895-0563

Conference

ConferenceGeoCongress 2012: State of the Art and Practice in Geotechnical Engineering
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOakland, CA
Period25/03/1229/03/12

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