Characteristics and Treatment Technologies of Stainless Steel Slag

The stainless steel slag contains chromium and iron as well as significant levels of heavy metals, such as Cr(VI). Therefore, to efficiently recovery the valuable components in the stainless steel slag has potential environment and economic profit. In this paper, the physical and chemical properties as well as the leaching properties of the stainless steel slag were summarized. In addition, the treatment processes which can recovery or utilize the valuables in the slag and other potential measures to reduce the environmental pollution of the stainless steel slag were also discussed.