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The \u201cFerric Chloride\u201d project, developed at the Saline di Volterra (PI) plant, represents a virtuous model of circular economy<\/b><\/span>. Thanks to a highly efficient and sustainable industrial process, Altair Chemical uses spent hydrochloric acid<\/b><\/span> from steel pickling as a secondary raw material<\/b><\/span> to produce high-quality ferric and ferrous chloride<\/b><\/span>. This solution enables the recovery and valorisation of industrial residues, turning them into an essential product for drinking water and wastewater treatment<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n The innovation behind this project stems from a collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Pisa<\/b><\/span> and a close partnership with a steel mill located just 80 km<\/b><\/span> from the Saline plant. This short supply chain model<\/b><\/span> significantly reduces transportation and emissions, further improving the sustainability of the production process. Moreover, the use of spent acid allows for up to 25% reduction in ferrous raw material requirements<\/b><\/span>, reducing the environmental impact of the entire supply chain.<\/p>\n The ferric chloride<\/b><\/span> obtained through this process complies with the UNI EN 888:2023 standard<\/b><\/span> and has a high purity level<\/b><\/span>, making it suitable not only for wastewater treatment but also for the drinking-grade treatment of water intended for human consumption<\/b><\/span>. This aspect confirms the effectiveness of the circular model being adopted, which turns industrial waste into a valuable resource for society<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n For this innovative project, Altair Chemical<\/b><\/span>, the chlor-alkali division of Esseco Industrial<\/b><\/span>, was awarded ranking among the Top 10 Italian Companies in the Circular Economy<\/b><\/span> category of the Sustainable Development Award at Ecomondo 2024<\/b><\/span>. This recognition confirms the company’s commitment to combining innovation and environmental stewardship<\/b><\/span>, positioning it as a benchmark in water treatment and environmental impact reduction.<\/p>\n Altair Chemical\u2019s approach is based on the belief that innovation and collaboration<\/b><\/span> with research institutions and universities are fundamental to the sector\u2019s sustainability. For some time, the company has pursued a path aimed at reducing the environmental impact<\/b><\/span> of its production through innovative technological and plant-based solutions, with a specific focus on circular economy<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n The award received at Ecomondo 2024<\/b><\/span> validates the path taken by Altair Chemical, which continues to demonstrate how industrial efficiency, technological innovation, and environmental protection<\/b><\/span> can be successfully integrated, paving the way for increasingly sustainable and circular production models<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The \u201cFerric Chloride\u201d project, developed at the Saline di Volterra (PI) plant, represents a virtuous model of circular economy. Thanks to a highly efficient and sustainable industrial process, Altair Chemical uses spent hydrochloric acid from steel pickling as a secondary raw material to produce high-quality ferric and ferrous chloride. This solution enables the recovery and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-approfondimento.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4355","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n