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Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSE,volume 66))

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Chemical characteristics of sludges are necessary in assessing the effect of ultimate sludge disposition in the environment; in considering alternatives for possible reuse; and in evaluating the applicability of sludge treatment processes. Currently, the chemical nature of sludges has been well characterized with respect to reuse as a fertilizer but ill-defined with respect to characterization for possible impact as a hazards waste. This situation exists because of the multitude of sludge types and the many analytical techniques which have been employed on these sludges.

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  1. Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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    Andrew J. Englande Jr Ph.D., P.E. (Associate Professor and Chairman) (Associate Professor and Chairman)

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Reimers, R.S., Englande, A.J. (1983). Chemical Properties. In: Carberry, J.B., Englande, A.J. (eds) Sludge Characteristics and Behavior. NATO ASI Series, vol 66. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-6860-8_6

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