Spent Pot Lining Flashcards
1
Q
What is Spent Pot lining ?
A
It is a waste disposed from Aluminium industries (be careful – it is not a pottery form)
2
Q
How is it generated ?
A
By smelting plants and contains high level of cyanide and is carcinogenic in nature
3
Q
Where is this currently being disposed ?
A
Aluminium smelter sites or placed in landfills
4
Q
Impact ?
A
Hazardous to environment
5
Q
Recent move ?
A
NGT has classified it as “Hazardous Waste” under Hazardous Waste management rules of 2016
