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Method for converting asbestos to non-carcinogenic compounds

Patent ·
OSTI ID:288023

Hazardous and carcinogenic asbestos waste characterized by a crystalline fibrous structure is transformed into non-carcinogenic, relatively nonhazardous, and non-crystalline solid compounds and gaseous compounds which have commercial utilization. The asbestos waste is so transformed by the complete fluorination of the crystalline fibrous silicate mineral defining the asbestos. 7 figs.

Research Organization:
Lockheed Martin Energy Syst Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,543,120/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-278,487
OSTI ID:
288023
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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