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Method for treatment of solid waste to minimize permeability of the waste

US5591116A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 1995
Grant dateJan 7, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S588/901
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to the treatment of contaminated materials including soils and solids to reduce its permeability, and in particular to chemical treatment of waste or solids containing high levels of heavy metals such as lead, by treating the waste or solid with an additive such as monocalcium phosphate either alone or in combination with Portland Cement.

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