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...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
MDPI AG
2013-12-01
|
| Series: | Minerals |
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-163X/3/4/412 |