Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
11
Testing and Performance
Criteria for
Stabilized/Solidified
Waste Forms
A. S. Ramesh Perera, Abir Al-Tabbaa,
J. Murray Reid, Julia A. Stegemann, and Caijun Shi
CONTENTS
11.1
Introduction .................................................................................................. 282
11.2
Leaching Tests.............................................................................................. 283
11.2.1
Introduction.................................................................................... 283
11.2.2
Extraction Tests.............................................................................. 284
11.2.2.1 Agitated Extraction Tests................................................ 284
11.2.2.2 Sequential Chemical Extraction Tests ............................ 286
11.2.3
Dynamic Tests................................................................................ 286
11.2.3.1 Serial Batch Tests ........................................................... 287
11.2.3.2 Flow-Around Tests.......................................................... 288
11.2.3.3 Flow-Through Tests ........................................................ 288
11.3
Primary Physical Tests ................................................................................. 288
11.3.1
Introduction.................................................................................... 288
11.3.2
Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) .................................... 288
11.3.3
Hydraulic Conductivity ................................................................. 289
11.3.4
Weathering Resistance................................................................... 290
11.4
Other Characterization and Evaluation Tests .............................................. 290
11.4.1
Initial Consumption of Lime (ICL)............................................... 290
11.4.2
Pulverization .................................................................................. 290
11.4.3
Particle Size Distribution............................................................... 291
11.4.4
Bulk Density .................................................................................. 291
11.4.5
Specific Gravity ............................................................................. 291
11.4.6
Water Absorption ........................................................................... 291
11.4.7
Porosity .......................................................................................... 291
11.4.8
Moisture Content ........................................................................... 291
11.4.9
Moisture Condition Value (MCV)................................................. 292
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