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Specialty Chemistry Forums => Chemical Engineering Forum => Topic started by: technologistau on September 07, 2018, 08:35:13 PM
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Hello All.
Wondering if there could be any adverse effects from PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) that may affect the integrity/lifespan etc of concrete (esp. foundations)?
Whilst I do appreciate that that organic content in cements/concretes, <eg - lime> may act as a preferential sorption media over surrounding soils (depending on the chemistry of the soils), I cannot figure any deleterious integrity impacts to the concrete from the PFAS.
When considering construction, I would have thought only real issue is in regard to disposal of concrete at end of life (re: presence of PFAS)).
Any assistance appreciated.
Thanks.