Tankvinkling

Tankvinkling is a Swedish term used to describe a type of frosting or crystalline structure that forms on surfaces contaminated with hydrocarbons, such as fossil fuel spills. The term is often referenced in Swedish language environmental law and regulations.

The phenomenon of tankvinkling is the result of the interaction between chemicals present in the contaminated hydrocarbons and the materials that the surface is made of. Over time, the chemicals react to form a solid crystalline or frost-like substance on the surface.

Tankvinkling can be an indicator of long-term environmental damage and sometimes equates to the presence of health-hazardous chemicals. It can also pose aesthetic concerns as the substances typically have a visually unpleasant appearance. Since tankvinkling is frequently used in legal contexts, quantifying and understanding the origins of the crystals can be a matter of importance.

cleanup of contaminated sites involves the removal of all components that contribute to the development of tankvinkling. This effort requires detailed scientific investigation and inspection to properly appraise the circumstances leading to formation of tankvinkling and eventually develop protocols for site remediation.