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The contamination of former iron and steel works sites

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Abstract

Former iron and steel works sites are significant in terms of their size, number, degree of and their wide distribution in the United Kingdom. They are likely to have become chemically contaminated with a wide range of substances from the manufacture of iron and steel, and the many associated processes. Associated processes include coke-production, metal refining and finishing. Contamination by metals, inorganic and organic compounds, acids/alkalis and asbestos is an such sites. The aim of this research was to draw together information on the contamination of former iron and steel works through a review of current literature and by the use of examples acid case studies from the UK. The style of the is loosely based on an Inter-departmental for Research in Contaminated Land guidance note, with case studies and examples.

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Author(s): Harber AJ, Forth RA

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Environmental Geology

Year: 2001

Volume: 40

Issue: 3

Pages: 324-330

ISSN (print): 1866-6280

ISSN (electronic): 1866-6299

Publisher: Springer

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s002540000167

DOI: 10.1007/s002540000167

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