Thallium flows and predominantly exchangeable occurrence in steelwork: New insights from dry flue gas desulfurization process

Key Points

• Thallium presence in steelwork demonstrates significant exchangeable characteristics, impacting environmentally acceptable practices.
• Measured exchangeable thallium levels indicate potential risks in steel manufacturing processes involving dry flue gas desulfurization.
• Analysis of flue gas desulfurization processes reveals noteworthy thallium flows relative to other metals associated with steel production.
• Environmental assessments highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of metal flows for better safety regulations in industrial processes.