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Method for mobilization of hazardous metal ions in soils

Patent ·
OSTI ID:87722

A microbial process is revealed for removing heavy metals such as bismuth, cadmium, lead, thorium, uranium and other transuranics from soils and sediments. The method utilizes indigenous, or isolates of indigenous, microorganisms and reducing agents, such as cysteine or sodium thioglycollate, or complexing agents such as the amino acid glycine, to effect the mobilization or release of the metals from the soil particles. 5 figs.

Research Organization:
EG & G Idaho Inc
DOE Contract Number:
AC07-76ID01570
Assignee:
Lockheed Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,427,247/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-067,195
OSTI ID:
87722
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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