Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia.
Arh Hig Rada Toksikol. 2021 Jun 28;72(3):93-100. doi: 10.2478/aiht-2021-72-3504.
Phosphogypsum (PG) is a waste by-product (residue) originating from the production of phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilisers. PG contains chemical and radioactive impurities, which is why it is mostly stockpiled in controlled areas. Worldwide, only about 15 % of PG is recycled or reused. Today, policies and business strategies prioritise sustainable development through circular economy, which certainly includes PG. This provides new opportunities for Croatia to manage its PG and make an effort to use it as an additive in different industries, such as agriculture and construction. Due to its chemical and radiological properties, PG can potentially cause problems for the environment and human health. Hence, before using PG, detailed knowledge of potential hazards is necessary to protect people and the environment. The aim of this review is to summarise available data on Croatian PG, compare them with other countries, and to identify knowledge gaps and the lack of data on potential hazardous substances in PG in order to assess the opportunities of using PG in Croatia.
磷石膏（PG）是生产磷酸和磷肥的副产品（残余物）。PG 含有化学和放射性杂质，这就是为什么它主要储存在控制区域。在全球范围内，只有约 15%的 PG 被回收或再利用。如今，政策和商业战略通过循环经济优先考虑可持续发展，这当然包括 PG。这为克罗地亚管理其 PG 并努力将其用作农业和建筑等不同行业的添加剂提供了新的机会。由于其化学和放射性特性，PG 可能对环境和人类健康造成问题。因此，在使用 PG 之前，需要详细了解潜在危害的知识，以保护人和环境。本综述的目的是总结有关克罗地亚 PG 的现有数据，将其与其他国家进行比较，并确定 PG 中潜在危险物质的数据缺口和缺乏，以评估在克罗地亚使用 PG 的机会。
