Microbially Promoted Solubilization of Steel Corrosion Products and Fate of Associated Actinides
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) statements of need call for ''biological and physical chemical parameters for effective decontamination of metal surfaces using environmentally benign aqueous-based biopolymer solutions and microbial processes with potential for decontaminating corroding metal surfaces.'' Improved understanding of the fundamental processes of microbial reductive dissolution of iron oxide scale on corroding carbon steel will support assessment and potential application of an environmentally benign and cost-effective strategy for in situ decontamination of structural metal surfaces and piping. This research is designed to develop a safe and effective biological approach for decontaminating mild and stainless steels that were used in the production, transport, and storage of radioactive materials.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA; Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; Whitworth College, Spokane, WA (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM) (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-98ER62714; FG07-98ER62719
- OSTI ID:
- 831214
- Report Number(s):
- EMSP-64931-2002; R&D Project: EMSP 64931; TRN: US200430%%290
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 1 Jun 2002
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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