Reactivity of as-rich smelter dust in contrasting soils—a two year in situ experimental study

A. Jarošíková, V. Ettler, M. Mihaljevič, V. Penížek, T. Matoušek

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Abstract

The reactivity of copper smelter dust enriched in arsenic (53% As), predominantly composed of arsenolite (As2O3), was investigated by an in situ weathering experimental approach. The dust placed in perforated experimental bags (1 μm mesh) was incubated for 6, 12, 18 and 24 months in different depths of four contrasting soils developed under different vegetation covers. Total concentrations and speciation of As were measured in soils and soil pore water. Mass losses increased over time from 4 to 42% and As concentration in soil increased to 849 mg/kg. Soil pore water contained up to 13 mg/l and As(V) was predominant species. SEM and XRD investigation indicated that arsenolite was highly weathered especially in Cambisols developed under the beech cover and complex Ca-Pb-Cu-Fe-Zn-As-S phase formed as a secondary alteration product.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
EditorsProsun Bhattacharya, Gunnar Jacks, Jochen Bundschuh, Prosun Bhattacharya, Marie Vahter, Jerker Jarsjo, Jerker Jarsjo, Jurate Kumpiene, Arslan Ahmad, Charlotte Sparrenbom, Marinus Eric Donselaar, Jochen Bundschuh, Ravi Naidu, Ravi Naidu
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages219-220
Number of pages2
ISBN (Print)9781138029415
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016
Externally publishedYes
Event6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 19 Jun 201623 Jun 2016

Publication series

NameArsenic Research and Global Sustainability - Proceedings of the 6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016

Conference

Conference6th International Congress on Arsenic in the Environment, AS 2016
Country/TerritorySweden
CityStockholm
Period19/06/1623/06/16

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pollution
  • Environmental Chemistry

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