Assessment of released heavy metals from electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) existing in shipwrecks through laboratory-scale simulation reactor

► A laboratory-scale reactor was built to simulate the “Sea Diamond” shipwreck. ► EEE was thrown into the reactor for heavy metal release rate assessment. ► 15 seawater samples were taken and analyzed in a nine month experimental period. ► Zinc, mercury and copper were found in concentrations above the CMC criterion. ► Nickel and lead were found in concentrations higher than the CCC criterion.