
Coal Ash, Fly Ash, Bottom Ash, and Boiler Slag | NRDC
Finally, there's boiler slag, the melted form of coal ash that can be found both in the filters of exhaust stacks and the boiler at the bottom. Even this foul sludge has its uses. Boiler slag can be included in roofing shingles (a reasonably safe application) and in structural fill (not as good,...