Method for disposing of radioactively labeled animal carcasses

Details Method for disposing of radioactively labeled animal carcasses Method for disposing of radioactively labeled animal carcasses

1992-12-09

1994-07-26

Walsh, Donald P.

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment

Destruction or containment of radioactive waste

Surrounding with specified material or structure

588 17, G21F 916

Patent

active

053325320

ABSTRACT:
A method for disposing of animal tissue containing radioactive materials by producing a solution containing a substantially de minimis concentration of radioactive materials through alkaline hydrolysis and dilution of the animal tissue containing the radioactive materials followed by disposing of the de minimis solution in a sewage system or septic system. Additionally, an apparatus for practicing the above method which comprises a tank capable of forming a closed reaction vessel with a highly basic solvent therein. The apparatus further comprises a means for heating the highly basic solvent and means for filtering and removing the solution of de minimis radioactivity formed within the tank.

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