TABLE 2-7 TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES SCREENING MATRIX:
TREATMENT OF RADIONUCLIDES

NOTE: Specific site and contaminant characteristics may limit the applicability and effectiveness of any of the technologies and treatments listed below. This matrix is optimistic in nature and should always be used in conjunction with the referenced text sections, which contain additional information that can be useful in identifying potentially applicable technologies.

* The following rankings are discussed on Table3-1 and Figure3-1.

 
Technology
(Section & Title)
Development
Status
Use
Rating
Applicability* Reliability* Cleanup
Time*
Technology
Function*
SOIL, SEDIMENT AND SLUDGE
3.2 IN SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
 
4.10 Solidification /Stabilization Full Limited Better Average Average Immob.
3.5 EX SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT
  4.24 Solidification /Stabilization Full Limited Better Better Better Extract/ Immob.
GROUND WATER, SURFACE WATER AND LEACHATE
3.12 EX SITU PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL TREATMENT (ASSUMING PUMPING)
  4.52 Ion Exchange Full Wide Average Better Average Extract
  4.53 Precipitation/ Coagulation /Flocculation Full Wide Average Better Average Extract
  4.54 Separation Full Limited Refer to profile Average Better Extract
3.13 CONTAINMENT
  4.57 Deep Well Injection Full Limited Average Average NA Immob.

NA = Not Available.