TABLE 2-7 TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES SCREENING MATRIX:
TREATMENT OF RADIONUCLIDES
NOTE: Specific site and contaminant characteristics may limit the applicability and effectiveness of any of the technologies and treatments listed below. This matrix is optimistic in nature and should always be used in conjunction with the referenced text sections, which contain additional information that can be useful in identifying potentially applicable technologies.
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The following rankings are discussed on
and
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Technology
(Section & Title)
Development
Status
Use
Rating
Applicability*
Reliability*
Cleanup
Time*
Technology
Function
SOIL, SEDIMENT AND SLUDGE
3.2 IN SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
4.10 Solidification /Stabilization
Full
Limited
Better
Average
Average
Immob.
3.5 EX SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
4.24 Solidification /Stabilization
Full
Limited
Better
Better
Better
Extract/ Immob.
GROUND WATER, SURFACE WATER AND LEACHATE
3.12 EX SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT (ASSUMING PUMPING)
4.52 Ion Exchange
Full
Wide
Average
Better
Average
Extract
4.53 Precipitation/ Coagulation /Flocculation
Full
Wide
Average
Better
Average
Extract
4.54 Separation
Full
Limited
Refer to profile
Average
Better
Extract
3.13 CONTAINMENT
4.57 Deep Well Injection
Full
Limited
Average
Average
NA
Immob.
NA = Not Available.