<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Determination of trace elements in combusted materials has always been an interesting field of environmental studies. Particulate matter, in particular, is a serious problem which, can lead to air pollution especially by heavy metals emissions in urban and industrial areas. There is a considerable concern about the elevated level of mercury released during combustion and the proportion of anthropogenic mercury in the environment. Nowadays, small-scale installations have been identified as a significant source-pathway for mercury pollution, particularly those that use coal. A total amount of mercury was determined using Mercury Analyzer. The investigated material consists of bottom ash, fly ash, slag, soot or dust. The obtained results varied according to the type of the material and plant. The developed methodology was checked by carrying out the analysis of certificate material of Soil NCS ZC 73001 and the reference material of Soil-7.</p></abstract>

Determination of trace elements in combusted materials has always been an interesting field of environmental studies. Particulate matter, in particular, is a serious problem which, can lead to air pollution especially by heavy metals emissions in urban and industrial areas. There is a considerable concern about the elevated level of mercury released during combustion and the proportion of anthropogenic mercury in the environment. Nowadays, small-scale installations have been identified as a significant source-pathway for mercury pollution, particularly those that use coal. A total amount of mercury was determined using Mercury Analyzer. The investigated material consists of bottom ash, fly ash, slag, soot or dust. The obtained results varied according to the type of the material and plant. The developed methodology was checked by carrying out the analysis of certificate material of Soil NCS ZC 73001 and the reference material of Soil-7.

The mercury analysis in airborne particles emitted from coal-combustion processes

Department of Chemistry, Institute of General and Ecological Chemistry, Technical University of Lodz, 90-924 Łódź, ul. Żeromskiego 116, Poland

Polish Journal of Chemical Technology

Determination of trace elements in combusted materials has always been an interesting field of environmental studies. Particulate matter, in particular, is a...

The mercury analysis in airborne particles emitted from coal-combustion processes

Publié en ligne: 19 oct. 2007

Pages: 46 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10026-007-0024-9

Mots clés
mercury, coal-combustion, mercury analyzer, ash

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The mercury analysis in airborne particles emitted from coal-combustion processes

Publié en ligne: 19 oct. 2007

Pages: 46 - 48

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10026-007-0024-9

Mots clésmercury, coal-combustion, mercury analyzer, ash

This content is open access.

Mots clés
mercury, coal-combustion, mercury analyzer, ash