Abstract
This paper investigates the leaching potential of heavy metals present in stabilised/solidified (S/S) electric arc furnace dust (EAFD). Granular leaching test results showed that Mo was effectively stabilised by Portland cement type I (CEMI) and MgO at 1:2:7 and 3:12:35 ratios. Monolithic leaching test results showed that pulverised fuel ash (PFA) stabilised Zn and Pb but not Mo and Cl. MgO was highly effective in reducing Zn leaching. X-ray diffraction analysis revealed the presence of zinc ferrite in the solidified EAFD products which explains the excellent immobilisation of Zn. The leaching mechanisms analysis demonstrated that few S/S samples exhibited a leaching behaviour dominated by diffusion with the majority displaying a leaching mode dominated by depletion. Although the monoliths’ physical integrity was maintained, Pb, Cl and Mo were not effectively immobilised with PFA and MgO-based systems based on the current granular and monolith leaching test protocols.
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