TECHNICAL REPORT ON RSH-S014 REACTIVITY WITH WATER

Date of Report:

August 7, 2015

Date of experiment: August 5, 2015

Prepared by:

Mr. Mashud Ali Iskak (LF Chemist)

Submitted to:

Waste Management Division/ Beeah

Objective:

This study is conducted to determine the reactivity of RSH-S014 (Slag Waste) with
water.

Waste Description and method of sampling:

Each shipment of this slag waste was unloaded separately at the top of landfill. The received
slag was in ambient temperature. 500ml of sample bottle was filled with the waste after unloading.
Sample was taken at least from the four sides/corner of the waste. Slag waste was generally in gray
color, varying from powder to granulated solid with lumps. Sometimes, slab size of around 1.5m by
2.0m was also received along with some granulated solids.

Equipment used:
Weighing scale (0.02-60 KG)
Thermometer (0-200 oC)
Lighter
Quantity of Slag waste & water:
Quantity of slag waste: approx. 1 kg
Quantity of water:
as per the required in blending

Reactivity with Water:

Procedure:
Weight of the slag waste sample was measured and recorded. Wash bottle was filled with tap
water and then initial weight was taken. Using the wash bottle, small quantity of water was sprayed on
the sample and observation was noted. Enough quantity of water was then added until the slag waste
became wet. Wash bottle was then weighed to get the total weight of water that was being added.
Thermometer was put on the specimen (see the set-up). The prepared sample was then kept open at the
outside while its temperature was read and recorded from time to time. Observation was then
continuously made after 12hours.

Data and Results:

Sample No. 1:
Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190948
237439
0.72 kg
0.16 kg

Ambient Temperature

40oc

Time preparation:

9:58AM

Time
9:58AM
11:30AM
12:15AM
12:30PM
12:40PM
12:50PM
01:30PM

Temperature,
oC
40
44
54
62
80
96
70

Sample No. 2:
Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190944
237443
0.78 kg
0.16 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

2:50PM

Time
2:50PM
4:20PM
4:50PM
5:00PM
5:03PM
5:06PM
5:10PM
5:35PM
5:43PM
5:50PM
6:00PM

Temperature, oC
36
44
58
92
96
102
104
96
88
82
74

Sample No. 3:

Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190949
237452
0.74 kg
0.20 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

2:55PM

Time
2:55PM
4:51PM
5:15PM
5:24PM
5:30PM
5:38PM
5:42PM
5:50PM
6:60PM

Temperature,
oC
36
48
68
82
90
102
103
102
100

Sample No. 4:
Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

195301
237437
0.66 kg
0.16 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

03:10PM

Time
3:10PM
4:52PM
5:17PM
6:05PM
6:15PM

Temperature,
oC
36
44
50
66
73

Sample No. 5:

Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190945
237459
0.74 kg
0.18 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

3:15PM

Time
3:15PM
4:53PM
5:23PM
6:25PM

Temperature,
oC
36
43
46
66

Sample No. 6:
Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190950
237457
0.64 kg
0.14 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

3:20PM

Time
3:20PM
6:26PM

Temperature,
oC
36
44

Sample No. 7:
Man. #
WBT #
Weight of Slag waste
Weight of water used

190946
237435
0.74 kg
0.2 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

3:25PM

Time
3:25PM
6:28PM

Temperature,
oC
36
48

Sample No. 8:

Man. #
WBT #

190947
237453

Weight of Slag waste

Weight of water used

0.70kg
0.18 kg

Ambient Temperature

36oc

Time preparation:

3:30PM

Time
3:30PM
6:05PM
6:15PM

Temperature,
oC
36
84
98

General Observations:
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While spraying the small quantity of water, some smokes produce with toxic smell of gas
indicates that reaction occurs.
After adding an enough quantity of water, a presence of bubbles with gradual increase of
temperature until all water reacted with the waste.
A very toxic smell of gas has been produced that even a filter mask is not enough to filter it.
Release of toxic gas increases with temperature.
The Quantity of gas produced during the reaction is not flammable.
After the specimen cooled down, the specimen formed like a solidified.
Even after 48 hours, toxic gas is still present, there is a white particles formed at the top of each
specimen.

Conclusions:
It is therefore concluded that RSH-S014 (Slag Waste) is reactive with water. This indicates that the
reactive materials are present in the waste. A very toxic gas has been produced during the reaction.
Generally, the slag waste reaction with water occurs after sometimes. Reactivity with water may vary
in each shipment.
Recommendation:
1. The experiment is extremely dangerous that appropriate PPE and equipment must be
considered.
2. Further study of the toxic gas produced in the reaction must be conducted, such as qualitative
and quantitative analysis must be considered.
3. Components of the reactive materials must be identified.
4. Proper treatment to secure the total deactivation of the reactive components must be known
prior to final disposal to landfill.
5. White solid material formed at top of each specimen must be identified.

Pictures attachment
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A. Experiment set-up

B. After 3 hours of Adding water

C. After 12 hours of adding water

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