Main Title |
Polymer film overlay system for mercury contaminated sludge : - phase I / |
Author |
Widman, Michael U.,
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Research and Monitoring. |
Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Monitoring, |
Year Published |
1972 |
Report Number |
EPA16080-HTZ-05/72; W7305218; EPA/950/R-72/020 |
OCLC Number |
00895901 |
Subjects |
Water--Pollution ;
Mercury ;
Fishes--Mercury content ;
Plastic films
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Additional Subjects |
Water--Pollution ;
Mercury ;
Plastic films
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJED |
EPA 950-R-72-020 |
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OCSPP Chemical Library/Washington,DC |
08/03/2012 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 950-R-72-020 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 950-R-72-020 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
08/03/2023 |
ELBD RPS |
EPA 950-R-72-020 |
repository copy |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
11/07/2023 |
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Collation |
vii, 79 pages : illustrations, figures, tables ; 28 cm |
Notes |
"May, 1972." U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Contract No. Contract Number: 68-01-0088. Includes bibliographical references (page 63). |
Contents Notes |
Various polymer films to be used in sealing mercury contaminated sediments were studied. Materials were selected for detailed study on the basis of barrier properties to mercury compounds, strength, handleability, and estimated service life. Although most polymers are effective barriers to HgCl2, the resistance to organic compounds can vary from poor to very good. Nylon 6 and high density polyethylene proved to be the most effective barriers to organic mercury. It was concluded that polymer films can be effectively used to seal mercury contaminated sediments. Estimated costs for film deployment are given and equipment concepts for film deployment were demonstrated. The nylon 6 system was recommended for field demonstration. |