Cold–formed thin–walled steel walls filled with phosphogypsum …

In order to improve the shear capacity and seismic performance of cold–formed thin–walled steel (CFS) walls, in this research, a novel CFS wall filled with phosphogypsum (PG) was developed. Taking ...

Estimation of 222Rn release from the phosphogypsum board …

Phosphogypsum board is a popular construction material used for housing panels in Korea. Phosphogypsum often contains 226 Ra which decays into 222 Rn through an α transformation. 222 Rn emanated from the 226 Ra-bearing phosphogypsum board has drawn the public concern due to its potential radiological impacts to indoor …

Preparation of gypsum with high purity and whiteness from phosphogypsum …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a solid waste product generated during wet-process phosphoric acid production. Various impurities considerably reduce the purity, whiteness, and application range of PG. This ...

The Development of a New Phosphogypsum-Based …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a waste (or by-product) of the production of phosphoric acid, a basic constituent in the manufacturing of modern fertilizers. The annual production of phosphogypsum in Tunisia is currently estimated to be 10 million tons. ... Institutional Review Board Statement. Not applicable. Informed Consent Statement. Not …

Radon exhalation from phosphogypsum building boards: …

Assuming a phosphogypsum board height H somewhat smaller than the wall height L, the so-called aspect ratio A = H/L < 1 (based on the board height) emerges as another controlling parameter. Impermeability at walls is …

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EPA defines Phosphogypsum (40CFR61 Subpart R) "…as a radioactive waste product that results from processing phosphate ore to make phosphoric acid that is later used in fertilizer. Because the phosphate ore contains uranium and radium, phosphogypsum also contains these radionuclides. The radium is of particular concern because it

As drywall corrodes and stinks, eyes turn to China

No one knows how much phosphogypsum board from China was shipped abroad. But in 2006, Chinese exports of drywall to the U.S. totaled a record 503 million pounds valued at more than $25 million ...

Phosphogypsum for Secondary Road Construction

Phosphogypsum is a by-product of the phosphate fertilizer industry. Its main constituent is calcium sulfate dihydrate. According to recent statistics, the phosphate industry in Central Florida annually produces 33 million tons of phosphogypsum and has over 500 million tons stockpiled.

Nanomaterials | Free Full-Text | The Generation Process, …

As phosphogypsum constitutes a large amount of solid waste material, its purification treatment and comprehensive utilization have close connection with economic development and ecological environmental protection. For the moment, the storage quantity of phosphogypsum is still rising as a result of the increasing phosphate fertilizer …

Preparation of gypsum with high purity and whiteness from …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a solid waste product generated during wet-process phosphoric acid production. Various impurities considerably reduce the purity, …

Recycling phosphogypsum in road construction materials …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a major hazardous by-product of the phosphate industry. The whole world is facing the challenge of increasing stockpiles of PG, which …

Highly efficient modified phosphogypsum building gypsum …

The stockpiling of phosphogypsum is a waste of land resources and also causes serious pollution to natural resources such as water and atmosphere. This paper explores the mechanism of efficiently modified phosphogypsum and constructs a model and evaluation system for heavy metal leaching and migration transformation. The …

Phosphogypsum Dumping Yards—A Review | SpringerLink

Phosphogypsum is a high volume solid waste by-product generated when sulfuric acid reacts with the phosphate rock during manufacturing of phosphoric acid, which is a major constituent for many fertilizers. ... Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stipulates that the phosphogypsum stack shall be constructed on bentonite blended …

Recycling phosphogypsum in road construction materials …

Phosphogypsum stacked in the open (as shown in Figure 1 (a, b)) severely damages soils, water systems, atmosphere and other environments. Radon-222 exhalation (Rutherford et al., 1994) and hazardous gases containing phosphorus, cadmium and Radium-226 (Marovic and Sencar, 1995) may have a negative impact on the …

Phosphate, phosphoric acid and phosphogypsum natural …

The concentrations of 238U, 226Ra, 232Th and 40K maintained in phosphate rock (PR), phosphoric acid (PA) and phosphogypsum (PG) samples and its possible radiation hazards, have been measured. The radionuclides in phosphate rock have been redistributed unsymmetrically between phosphoric acid and phosphogypsum during …

Imminent Failure of Phosphogypsum Stack in Tampa Bay …

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Manatee County officials have issued evacuation orders for the area surrounding Florida's Piney Point in anticipation of the imminent catastrophic collapse of a phosphogypsum stack retention pond holding up to 700 million gallons of wastewater. It has been reported that 22,000 gallons a minute are being …

Numerical study on the seismic performance of phosphogypsum …

Numerical study on the seismic performance of phosphogypsum-filled cold-formed thin-walled steel composite walls. Author links open overlay panel Song Hu a, Zongping Chen c ... oriented strand board (OSB) configuration and thickness, stud strength and thickness, screw spacing, axial force ratio, wall sheathing coverage, and height …

Phosphogypsum circular economy considerations: A critical …

Approximately 58% of the PG are stacked, 28% are discharged in coastal waters and only 14% are further processed. This critical review provides an overview of …

EPA Approves Use of Phosphogypsum in Road Construction

By finding a new way to use phosphogypsum, EPA is helping create a sustainable path to improve the environment while allowing for responsible reuse and …

Summary on the fate of Phosphogypsum

Figure 11 Phosphogypsum lying at rail yards for transportation to the end users 13 Figure 12 Plant and machinery used for plaster board/ panel manufacturing using phosphogypsum 14 Figure 13 Phosphogypsum board/panel and the house made of phosphogypsum panels 14 Figure 14 Figure 1 5 Suggested liner system for the …

Phosphogypsum utilization in fired bricks

The exhalation of radon from the phosphogypsum board, inside closed room has been studied analytically and numerically [24]. To estimate the transfer of heat and mass in the porous materials of construction, numerical simulation has been used [25,26]. Tunisian researchers studied PG to use it in similar fields.

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E-DOCKET: EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0442

2 Executive Summary: This document details the review performed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Radiation Protection Division, in response to the Radiological Risk Assessment in Support of Petition for Beneficial Use of Phosphogypsum prepared for The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) …

Phosphogypsum-based building materials: Resource …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a major industrial waste emitted during phosphate production. Facing the environmentally risky challenges posed by PG emissions and stockpiles, a review of the state of PG resource utilization in civil engineering and searching for new ways to utilize PG to improve the utilization rate are necessary.

Sustainable Utilization of Phosphogypsum in …

This study contributes to sustainable construction practices by exploring the use of phosphogypsum, a commonly discarded byproduct, in the production of recycled aggregates. Addressing both …

Properties, Purification, and Applications of Phosphogypsum: …

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a by-product produced during the wet process of phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4) production from natural phosphate rocks. Approximately 4–6 …

Radioactive waste roads in Florida: …

Florida is another step closer to paving its roads with phosphogypsum — a radioactive waste material from the fertilizer industry — after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial bill into law...

Phosphogypsum production and utilization in China

Phosphogypsum (PG) is a radioactive industrial by-product produced in large quantities when processing phosphate ores into fertilizers. With rapid growth of high concentration phosphate and compound fertilizers production in China, PG production is increasing every year. Phosphogypsum is usually stored in such a way that it not only …

Application of phosphogypsum in soilization: a review

Status of phosphogypsum utilization. Natural gypsum (CaSO 4 ·2H 2 O) is a versatile industrial and construction material, which is heavily mined and this resource is being depleted as it is non-renewable. Since the physicochemical and mechanical properties of PG are similar to those of natural gypsum (Moalla et al. 2018), it has …

Phosphogypsum Facts: Issues Surrounding Phosphate …

' Phosphogypsum stacks can be up to 200 ft high and cover 400 acres of land each. ' Phosphogyspsum is acidic, rich in phosphate, and mildly radioactive, which has ... FIPR Board of Directors in April and concluded that any risk such a road poses is well within EPA's acceptable limits.