Primary Phases and Natural Weathering of Smelting Slag at an Abandoned Mine Site in Southwest Japan
Artisanal metallurgical slag produced more than 50 years ago at a mine site in southwest Japan is rich in toxic metals and metalloids. Some of the slag remains on a waste dump and could contaminate the surrounding area through the dissolution of heavy metals and metalloids during weathering. To asse...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-12-01
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Series: | Minerals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/3/4/412 |