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Science News for December 30, 1998


BNL Scientists Report On A Natural Cleanup Solution For Polluted Soil & Incinerator Ash

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory report a natural process that removes nearly all toxic metals and uranium from polluted soil, successfully cleaning incinerator ash. The patented process uses citric acid and sunlight to separate metal contaminants from radioactive elements, producing a concentrated and stable form.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateDec 30, 1998