About this Abstract |
Meeting |
MS&T22: Materials Science & Technology
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Symposium
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Glasses and Optical Materials: Current Issues and Functional Applications
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Presentation Title |
The Problem with Lead |
Author(s) |
Elizabeth M. Tsekrekas, Alexis G Clare |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Elizabeth M. Tsekrekas |
Abstract Scope |
It is predicted that there will be a significant influx in the disposal of television containing cathode ray tubes (CRT) within the upcoming decades. Since the cease in their production in the early 2010’s and the rise in new technology, many of these old CRT televisions have been discarded or simply stored. The result of which is an abundance of hazardous lead containing CRT needing to be recycled over the upcoming decades. The disposal and subsequent reuse of lead containing glasses is currently a point of concern for recycling locations. Many lead containing glasses are improperly recycled and require additional sorting from non-hazardous glass streams. Different sorting techniques relying on lead properties and possible applications for lead containing glasses have been analyzed. The goal of which is to limit the production of new lead glass and increase the reusability of the material. |