What is acidification potential in SAP EHS-CI - SAP Carbon Impact?

SAP Term: acidification potential

• Component: EHS-CI

• Component Name: SAP Carbon Impact

• Description: The emission of acidifying substances such as SO2, NOX, etc., which have diverse impacts on soils, water, ecosystems, biological organisms and material for instance, buildings. Forest dieback and fish mortality in lakes are examples of such negative effects.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Acidification potential is a measure of the potential of a substance to cause acidification of the environment. It is expressed as the amount of sulfuric acid or nitric acid that would be produced if the substance were completely oxidized. The acidification potential of a substance is used to assess its environmental impact and is an important factor in determining its classification as hazardous or non-hazardous. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP Carbon Impact, acidification potential is used to calculate the environmental impact of a substance. The acidification potential of a substance is calculated based on its chemical composition and the amount of sulfur and nitrogen it contains. The calculation takes into account the amount of sulfur and nitrogen that would be released into the environment if the substance were completely oxidized. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating the acidification potential of a substance, it is important to consider not only the amount of sulfur and nitrogen it contains, but also other factors such as its reactivity and volatility. These factors can affect the amount of sulfur and nitrogen that would be released into the environment if the substance were completely oxidized. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The acidification potential of a substance can be used to assess its environmental impact and determine whether it should be classified as hazardous or non-hazardous. The European Union has established guidelines for assessing the acidification potential of substances, which can be found in Annex I of Directive 2008/50/EC.