27.04.2011 - Eighth International Chlorine Technology Conference & Exhibition in Budapest
DELA’s stabilisation technology enhances great interest in safe disposal of liquid mercury
According to regulation EC 1102/2008 from March 15, 2011, surplus metallic mercury from the chlorine alkali industry is classified as waste and must be disposed of in a safe manner. This was one of the topics on the Eight International Chlorine Technology Conference & Exhibition, taking place in Budapest on April 5-7, 2011. DELA GmbH made a presentation on stabilisation of metallic mercury, forming mercury sulphide, which is the most stable mercury compound of all, occurring in nature as cinnabar. Combined with final disposal of the mercury sulphide in a salt mine is this considered the safest solution for handling of surplus metallic mercury.
All participants were invited to visit the DELA exhibition stand afterwards, where the total handling chain for metallic mercury was presented on a big poster. Many visitors found their way to us and DELA got the opportunity to meet with representatives from the industry, all showing a great interest in our technology. The beautifully coloured mercury sulphide was traditionally used as a pigment, vermillion, and a painting in the stand offered the visitors to experience also this application.
DELA Exhibition Booth
HgS-Painting
We would like to thank all our visitors in Budapest and we are looking forward to meet with you all again!
Miriam Ortheil and Susanne Kummel
Presentation Budapest – Safe disposal of liquid mercury by formation of mercury sulphide (PDF as Download).