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Concrete dust released by building demolition and natural disasters can be a major source of dangerous air pollution. The presence of some substances in concrete, including useful and unwanted additives, can cause health concerns due to toxicity and (usually naturally occurring) radioactivity . [ 4 ]
This explain why the carbonation reaction of reinforced concrete is an undesirable process in concrete chemistry. Concrete carbonation can be visually revealed by applying a phenolphthalein solution over the fresh surface of a concrete samples (concrete core, prism, freshly fractured bar).
Concrete waste that is rich in alkaline calcium compounds can be used to remove and recover various elements from an aqueous solution. Waste concrete has been used as a sorbent to remove phosphorus from wastewater after the removal of excess sludge in sewage treatment plants. [27] Concrete waste may also be used as an inexpensive gas treatment ...
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A Sheffield primary school which was built using dangerous concrete can be seen with parts of the building covered up in tarpaulin as work is carried out to replace the material. Reinforced ...
A fairly well-defined reaction front can often be observed in thin sections; ahead of the front the concrete is normal, or near normal. Behind the reaction front, the composition and the microstructure of concrete are modified. These changes may vary in type or severity but commonly include: Extensive cracking; Expansion
Deteriorating lead paint can produce dangerous lead levels in household dust and soil. [125] Deteriorating lead paint and lead-containing household dust are the main causes of chronic lead poisoning. [35] The lead breaks down into the dust and since children are more prone to crawling on the floor, it is easily ingested. [124]
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