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Revision as of 09:02, 12 April 2012

Infobox on Basic Slag
Example of Basic Slag
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Basic Slag

Description

A by-product of the steel industry which, when finely ground, may also be used as a fertilser.

Usually packed in bags of paper or jute. Has a high density and will set hard if damaged by wetting. Slag so damaged may or may not have a value, dependent on the cost of drying, regrinding and rebagging. Contents are easily lost if bags become holed.

Contact with acids gives rise to an offensive colour, which can be removed by drying, without loss of phosphate value unless the acid is toxic. See also Fertilisers, Phosphates and Superphosphates.

Full information on this product is in the process of completion.