Method for initiating in-situ vitrification using an impregnated cord

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:867761

Carter, John G ^[1]

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1. Richland, WA

In-situ vitrification of soil is initiated by placing a cord of dielectric material impregnated with conductive material in thermally-conductive contact with the soil, and energizing the cord with an electric current for heating the cord and starting the vitrification process.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
• Patent Number(s): US 5004373
• OSTI ID: 867761
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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