Phosphorus removal from secondary wastewater effluent using copper smelter slag

This study investigated the use of copper smelter slag for the removal of phosphorus from secondary wastewater effluent through batch tests. The media was physically and chemically characterized and showed presence of Fe2O3 (45.22%), SiO2 (14.98%), Al2O3 (3.21%), CaO (1.99%), SO3 (1.77%) and MgO (1....

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Main Authors: Moatlhodi Wise Letshwenyo, Thandie Veronicah Sima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-06-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844020309786