Increasing percentages of cullet and significant amounts of filter dust are used in the preparation of the batch composition of most soda lime glasses. These materials represent a source of heavy metals sometimes difficult to control in spite of regulatory legislations. The results of a study of evaluate the different contribution of cullet and filter dust to the heavy metals content in glass are reported here.
Origin
Italy
Journal Title
Gmpa July-Aug 2006 86-88
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 3101