Spectrometry’s Role In Managing Hazardous Construction Waste

SUMMARY:

Spectrometry brings precision to the messy world of demolition. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) scanners can reveal bromine, chromium, nickel, and other hazardous elements in seconds. XRF provides elemental data, meaning bromine presence flags potential risk but must be followed by lab confirmation to distinguish harmless compounds from restricted ones. WDXRF tests have reveal concentrations of chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and zinc (Zn) in C&D samples, highlighting the variability and hidden hazards of seemingly identical materials.

Spectrometry can enhance traditional laboratory analyses and has the power to transform rubble into quantified resources. Harnessing materials from buildings no longer in use is a key step to unlocking the potential of the circular economy.

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