{"id":2484,"date":"2024-03-22T23:32:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T22:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcomponit-blog.ippogrifomarketing.com\/come-gestire-la-possibile-presenza-di-cromo-esavalente-negli-impianti-industriali\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T10:59:18","slug":"how-to-handle-the-possible-presence-of-hexavalent-chromium-in-industrial-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcomponit-blog.ippogrifomarketing.com\/en\/how-to-handle-the-possible-presence-of-hexavalent-chromium-in-industrial-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to handle the possible presence of hexavalent chromium in industrial plants?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For months now, there has been talk about the growing problem of hexavalent chromium formation on <strong>insulated structures in industrial plants<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Why has there been a debate on this issue?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because this compound, resulting from thermochemical reactions among metal alloys containing chromium and oxides in conventional insulation materials, is a safety threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The danger of hexavalent chromium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hexavalent chromium is classified as a <strong>very hazardous substance<\/strong>, with toxic effects on the environment and <strong>serious risks to human health<\/strong>. It is, therefore, essential to understand which situations are at risk and how to deal with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since we have clearly in our minds what happened in the past with asbestos, we cannot ignore the situation and take decades before we recognise the hazardous nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is therefore vital to <strong>understand the conditions that facilitate its formation<\/strong>. This compound is the result of a thermochemical reaction that causes the oxidation of chromium (contained in many metal alloys), under certain environmental conditions with the calcium oxide contained in many conventional insulation materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a compound called hexavalent chromium, which no longer volatilises below 800\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>But what are the environmental conditions to pay particular attention to?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The presence of &#8216;old style&#8217; insulating materials containing calcium, sodium or potassium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reaching of operating temperatures <strong>between 300\u00b0C and 600\u00b0C.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The presence of metal alloys containing chromium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A specific percentage of oxygen in the working environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should all these conditions occur, an imaginary alarm bell must be set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to deal with the problem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognising the presence of hexavalent chromium is crucial. During dismantling operations the presence of a yellowish powder is an important indicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, it is essential to act promptly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>disassembly of insulators must be carried out by <strong>properly trained personnel<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the result of <strong>rapid chromium tests<\/strong> can confirm its presence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in the event of a positive result, it is important to proceed <strong>with immediate <\/strong><strong>remediation<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>handling of materials contaminated with this compound must be entrusted to <strong>experienced personnel<\/strong> capable of working safely;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contaminated materials must be disposed of properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But what preventive measures can be implemented?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The aspect of prevention is very close to our hearts: in addition to correct information on these risks, what preventive measures can be implemented in industrial plants?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Componit&#8217;s response, which is the result of intensive product research and development, <strong>is the design of calcium-free high-temperature insulation<\/strong> <strong>systems<\/strong> to ensure the safety of people and environment, in full compliance with international occupational and environmental safety regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"p10\"><b>Want to improve comfort and performance in your plant with a tailored solution?<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tipcheck.newcomponit.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Request Your Free TIPCHECK Audit Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For months now, there has been talk about the growing problem of hexavalent chromium formation on insulated structures in industrial plants. 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