Description

Slimes And Sludges, Sulfuric Acid Manuf., Sulfur Dioxide Cooling Tower, Selenium-Contg. is a specialized industrial by-product stream generated during sulfuric acid manufacturing, specifically from the sulfur dioxide cooling tower system. This material is commercially significant as it contains recoverable selenium, a critical and valuable element for electronics and metallurgy. It is primarily required by sulfuric acid producers, metal refiners, and specialty chemical processors seeking to extract and recycle valuable constituents from industrial waste streams.

Application

• Selenium Recovery: Primary feedstock for the extraction and purification of selenium metal and selenium compounds.
• Metallurgical Processing: Source of trace metals for alloy production or as an additive in metal refining operations.
• Sulfuric Acid Plant Waste Management: Key material stream for plant operators implementing zero-discharge or resource recovery initiatives.
• Catalyst Production: Potential source material for the manufacture of certain selenium-based catalysts used in chemical synthesis.
• Analytical Reference: Used as a standard or test material in environmental and process monitoring for the sulfuric acid industry.
• Specialty Chemicals: Raw material for producing selenium salts and other inorganic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Slimes And Sludges, Sulfuric Acid Manuf., Sulfur Dioxide Cooling Tower, Selenium-Contg.
CAS No.	144507-49-3
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture
Molecular Weight	Not Applicable (Mixture)
Synonyms	Sulfuric Acid Plant Selenium Sludge; SO2 Cooling Tower Slimes; Selenium-Bearing Acid Sludge; Selenium-Containing Acid Mud; Selenium Recovery Sludge; Sulfuric Acid Manufacturing By-product; Selenium Scrubber Sludge; Seleniferous Acid Sludge
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure consistency and reliability for your recovery processes. Each batch is characterized for key parameters including selenium content, moisture, acid strength, and trace metal profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing these specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for strong acids/organic solvents. Containers must be corrosion-resistant and kept upright to prevent leakage. Isolate from incompatible materials such as bases, oxidizing agents, and reactive metals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Wet Sludge / Slurry
Selenium Content (Se)	Contact for details
Sulfuric Acid Content (H2SO4)	Contact for details
Moisture	Contact for details
Lead (Pb)	Contact for details
Arsenic (As)	Contact for details
Mercury (Hg)	Contact for details
Particle Size (if applicable)	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.