Observations on boron release from coal-fired power plants

The behavior of boron during the combustion of coal at two large coal-fired power plants is described. Boron partitioning in coal and process ashes is discussed. The implication is that coal-fired power plants are a significant source of atmospheric boron.

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Published inEnvironmental science & technology Vol. 12; no. 9; pp. 1084 - 1085
Main Authors Gladney, Ernest S, Wangen, Lawrence E, Curtis, David B, Jurney, Edward T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 01.09.1978
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Summary:The behavior of boron during the combustion of coal at two large coal-fired power plants is described. Boron partitioning in coal and process ashes is discussed. The implication is that coal-fired power plants are a significant source of atmospheric boron.
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ISSN:0013-936X
1520-5851
DOI:10.1021/es60145a015