Abstract
A pilot study was conducted using commercially available forms of calcium silicate (CaSiO3) slag as a soil amendment to reduce phosphorus (P) release from an organic soil after flooding. Broadcasting CaSiO3 slag on top of the soil reduced the flux of soil P up to 84% compared to an unamended soil control. However, incorporation of CaSiO3 slag into the soil was only minimally effective at reducing P release. These materials have a potential use in the construction of treatment wetlands in south Florida. Further work is needed to better define reaction mechanisms, investigate the long-term treatment efficacy of these materials and address other environmental questions concerning their use.
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Chimney, M.J., Wan, Y., Matichenkov, V.V. et al. Minimizing phosphorus release from newly flooded organic soils amended with calcium silicate slag: a pilot study. Wetlands Ecol Manage 15, 385–390 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-007-9037-7
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