What is BS EN 14997– Characterization of waste about?
BS EN 14997 specifies a method for the determination of the influence of pH on the leachability of inorganic constituents from waste material.
Approaching equilibrium as defined in BS EN 14997 is established by continuous adjustment of the pH by the addition of acid or base to reach desired pH values. This test method produces eluates, which are subsequently characterized physically and chemically.
BS EN 14997 is a parameter-specific test as specified in EN 12920. The application of this test method alone is not sufficient for the determination of the detailed leaching behavior of waste under specified conditions.
Who is BS EN 14997– Characterization of waste for?
BS EN 14997 on water quality is relevant to:
- Chemical Engineer
- Researchers and scientists
- Microbiologists
- Any entity responsible for disposing waste
Why should you use BS EN 14997– Characterization of waste?
Leaching is the loss of soluble substances and colloids from the top layers of soil through percolation.
BS EN 14997 specifies a test method for the determination of the influence of pH on the leachability in organic constituents from waste materials.
BS EN 14997 specifies the influence of pH on the leaching behavior of inorganic and non-volatile organic substances from granular waste materials under standardized conditions.
BS EN 14997 benefits occupational biologists and researchers in understanding the leaching behavior of inorganic and non-volatile organic substances from granular waste materials.
You can determine the leaching behavior of waste from granular waste by applying BS EN 14997, which can lead to better decomposition of waste and help protect the environment.