contaminant emissions Articles
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An overview of recent IAEA projects on mercury in non-marine environments
Nuclear and isotopic techniques are unique tools for studying mercury contamination and cycling in various environments. Therefore, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been supporting the use of nuclear and complementary analytical techniques (mainly neutron activation analysis, inductively coupled plasma – mass spectrometry and atomic absorption spectrometry), and application of ...
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The largest source of anthropogenic mercury emissions
The artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is practiced in at least a dozen countries in Latin America. These industries are the largest source of anthropogenic mercury emissions which pollute the air, soil, and water and lead to severe problems with the human health. Therefore, mercury contamination has to be monitored and eliminated. We present you a whitepaper which outlines: What is ...
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Innovative emissions monitoring uptake soars
Firms in the UK’s waste and power sectors are proactively seeking Best Available Techniques for emissions monitoring, according to Enviro Technology. Over recent months there has been a surge in demand for sophisticated equipment, such as monitors of total gaseous mercury. The air quality and emissions monitoring specialist believes that a combination of factors, such as the recast ...
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Surface Decontamination of Mercury Compounds (Mercury(II) Oxide (HgO)) by DeconGel 1101
Abstract Surface decontamination efficacy determination of DeconGel™ 1101 on stainless steel, carbon steel, and concrete surfaces contaminated with mercury compounds (mercury(ll) oxide (HgO)) was performed with ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy) according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SW-846 Methods 3005A (sampling) and 6010C (analysis). ...
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Heavy Metals in Waste
Untitled Document Summary and discussion The aim of this report has been to demonstrate the existing knowledge regardng the harmful effects of heavy metals, the principal routes for the metals via waste management systems to the environment and the strength and weaknesses of recycling and substitution as options for risk reduction. Harmful effects Mainly related ...
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