Abstract
Zero-valent iron (ZVI) and green rusts can be used as reductants to convert chromium from soluble, highly toxic Cr(VI) to insoluble Cr(III). This study compared the reduction rates of Cr(VI) by ZVI and two carbonate green rust phases in alkaline/hyperalkaline solutions. Batch experiments were carried out with synthetic chromate solutions at pH 7.7-12.3 and a chromite ore processing residue (COPR) leachate (pH ≈ 12.2). Green rust removes chromate from high pH solutions (pH 10-12.5) very rapidly (
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 508-513 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Environmental Technology |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Chromate reduction
- Chromite ore processing residue
- Green rust
- Hyperalkaline waste
- Zero-valent iron