In-situ vitrification of waste materials

Details In-situ vitrification of waste materials In-situ vitrification of waste materials

1996-06-24

1997-10-14

Mai, Ngoclan

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Destruction or containment of radioactive waste

By fixation in stable solid media

588252, 588 16, 422159, 42218604, 219660, 976DIG385, G21F 900

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056782373

ABSTRACT:
A method for the in-situ vitrification of waste materials in a disposable can that includes an inner container and an outer container is disclosed. The method includes the steps of adding frit and waste materials to the inner container, removing any excess water, heating the inner container such that the frit and waste materials melt and vitrify after cooling, while maintaining the outer container at a significantly lower temperature than the inner container. The disposable can is then cooled to ambient temperatures and stored. A device for the in-situ vitrification of waste material in a disposable can is also disclosed.

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