Table 2.
Composition of synthetic leachate
| S. No. | Component | Quantity per litre |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Acetic acid | 7 ml |
| 2. | Propionic acid | 5 ml |
| 3. | Butyric acid | 1 ml |
| 4. | K2HPO4 | 30 mg |
| 5. | KHCO3 | 312 mg |
| 6. | K2CO3 | 324 mg |
| 7. | NaCl | 1440 mg |
| 8. | NaNO3 | 50 mg |
| 9. | NaHCO3 | 3012 mg |
| 10. | CaCl2 | 2882 mg |
| 11. | MgCl26 H2O | 3114 mg |
| 12. | MgSO4 | 156 mg |
| 13. | NH4HCO3 | 2439 mg |
| 14. | CO(NH2)2 | 695 mg |
| 15. | Na2S. 9H2O | Titrate to an Eh 120 mV:180 mV |
| 16. | NaOH | Titrate to a pH 5.8–6.0 |
| 17. | Trace metal solution (TMS) | 1 ml |
| 18. | Distilled Water | To make 1 l |
| Composition of trace metal solution (TMS) | ||
| 1. | FeSO4 | 2000 mg |
| 2. | H3BO4 | 50 mg |
| 3. | ZnSO4.7H2O | 50 mg |
| 4. | CuSO4.5H2O | 40 mg |
| 5. | MnSO4.7H2O | 500 mg |
| 6. | (NH4)6Mo7O24.4H2O | 50 mg |
| 7. | Al2(SO)3.16H2O | 30 mg |
| 8. | CoSO4.7H2O | 150 mg |
| 9. | NiSO4.6H2O | 500 mg |
| 10. | 96% concentration H2SO4 | 1 ml |
| 11. | Distilled Water | To make 1 l |