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6.4.7 Scrubbing of tail gases: fluorides along with SO 2 and CO 2DescriptionChapter 6SO 2 absorption in water is limited, and at low pH resulting from the absorption of HF, SO 2absorption is virtually zero. Nevertheless, the absorption efficiency can be enhanced if a copiousamount of alkaline buffered water is used in a once-through process. This is especially validwhen seawater is used for scrubbing. CO 2 is not absorbed at pH values of 8 or less. In somecircumstances, an oxidative treatment of the waste water may be necessary to oxidise SO 2 intosulphates (with oxygen, hydrogen peroxide). For absorption of HF, see Section 6.4.6.Achieved environmental benefitsSO 2 is converted to sulphites and then oxidised naturally into sulphates after absorption. Anyproblems of excess COD levels in surface waters from the releases are avoided by thisconversion to neutral sulphates. Table 6.11 shows the achievable emission levels.SO 2 levels

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