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EFFECTS OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS ON ANAEROBIC DIGESTION. II. RADIOIODINE

Journal Article · · Sewage and Ind. Wastes
OSTI ID:4245340
The effects of concentrations of iodine-131 ranging from 1.0 to 100 mc/l on the anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge by microorganisms were investigated. Data are presented on rate of gas production, ultimate gas production, concentration of volatile acids, reduction of volatile matters and pH. No significant changes were noted in the uptake of iodine-131 by the solid phase with increases in initial radioactivity up to 100 mc/l. At least 60% of the activity appeared to be concentrated in the solid phase. This degree of concentration suggests some promise of fixing a portion of radioactivity in sewage sludge solids for low-level disposal. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta
NSA Number:
NSA-13-014433
OSTI ID:
4245340
Journal Information:
Sewage and Ind. Wastes, Journal Name: Sewage and Ind. Wastes Vol. Vol: 30
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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