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Table 2-12: Typical Chemical Composition of<br />

Synthetic Gypsum (13) <br />

Constituent <strong>We</strong>ight Fraction (%)<br />

Ca 24<br />

SO 4 54<br />

CO 3 3<br />

SiO 2 2.7<br />

Inert 1.3<br />

H 2 O 15<br />

PH=7<br />

Table 2-13: Typical Geotechnical Properties of <br />

Dewatered Synthetic Gypsum (14) <br />

Testing description<br />

Maximum Dry Density (lb/cu.ft)<br />

Results<br />

81.5 @ 35% optimum<br />

moisture content<br />

Permeability (cm/sec @ one month) 1.0×10 -5<br />

Unconfined Compressive Strength<br />

(psi @ one month)<br />

Plasticity<br />

31-52<br />

None<br />

Compressibility, strain 0.9-2.4<br />

Cohesion (psi)<br />

0 @ consolidated drained<br />

condition<br />

8 @ unconsolidated<br />

undrained condition<br />

Internal Angle of Friction 39<br />

<strong>The</strong> quality of gypsum produced is directly proportional to the sulfur content<br />

of the fuel being burned. Quality synthetic gypsum material produced from<br />

the proposed wet scrubbers could be used for the production of wallboard and<br />

other products. Fixated or stabilized gypsum has been successfully utilized for<br />

road base or structural fill construction by blending with quicklime and<br />

pozzolanic fly ash, cement, or self-cementitious fly ash. Synthetic gypsum in<br />

wet form can benefit the cement grinding process by inducing inherent<br />

moisture into the ball mill, thus providing additional cooling.<br />

25 <strong>We</strong> <strong>Energies</strong><br />

<strong>Coal</strong> <strong>Combustion</strong> <strong>Products</strong><br />

Utilization Handbook

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