title: A possible recycling method for high grade steels EAFD in polymer composites.
abstract: This work evaluates the feasibility of incorporating electric arc furnace dust (EAFD), as filler in a polymer matrix, to obtain a moldable heavyweight sheet, useful for acoustic insulation in automotive industry. For this purpose EAFD from a steel factory that manufactures high quality steels, was characterized and different formulations of composites were prepared. Physical and mechanical properties, as well as fire behaviour were tested and compared with a polymer composite compounded with common mineral fillers. Optimum formulation with 25% EAFD fulfils the RoHs Directive used by automotive industry to regulate heavy metals content. Leaching test was also performed on prepared composites to classify the material after use.
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Barcelona, E-08028 Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Niubó
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Fernández
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Chimenos
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Haurie
mesh_terms: D000162:Acoustics; D002627:Chemistry, Physical / Q000379:methods; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources / Q000379:methods; D003252:Construction Materials; D004391:Dust; D007220:Industrial Waste; D007221:Industry / Q000379:methods; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D012037:Refuse Disposal / Q000379:methods*; D013232:Steel; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical
chemical_list: D004391:Dust; D007220:Industrial Waste; D019216:Metals, Heavy; D011108:Polymers; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical; D013232:Steel