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Title: Feasibility study of X-ray K-edge analysis of RCRA heavy metal contamination of sludge packaged in drums

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/754793· OSTI ID:754793

A study has been completed to assess the capabilities of X-ray K-edge analysis in the measurement of RCRA metal contamination of sludge packaged in drums. Results were obtained for mercury and lead contamination. It was not possible to measure cadmium contamination using this technique. No false positive signals were observed. In cases where uniformity of the sludge can be assumed, this analysis can provide a quick, accurate measurement of heavy-metal contamination.

Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory, Ames, IA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
754793
Report Number(s):
IS-5139; TRN: US0002989
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Oct 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English