Utility of North Carolina Apatite as a Waste Minimization, Soil Treatment, and Waste Encapsulation Technology for Lead Contamination

Abstract

This document focuses on the utility of North Carolina apatite and the ability of this mineral to immobilize lead in situ. The stabilization of lead will prevent transport of the lead in the vadose zone, which could subsequently lead to groundwater contamination. The stabilization of surface lead by the application of North Carolina apatite will also reduce the risk of airborne dust particulates containing lead.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA350588

Entities

People

  • T. E. Moody

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Airborne
  • Calcium
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Contamination
  • Encapsulation
  • Environment
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Groundwater
  • Materials
  • Metals
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Transport Ships
  • United States
  • Waste Management
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Groundwater Contamination Remediation.