Re: Ni-63 Scintillation Vials

[derge@dtpax2.ncifcrf.gov (Jeffery G. Derge)]

Ni-63 in aqueous counting for scintillation:

Assuming you find acceptable counting conditions, what then do you do with
the vials?

They cannot be incinnerated by the 14-C-3H exemption.
They cannot be dacayed!
Does the Ni content make it a mixed waste?

We do not use biodegradeable cocktails, so sewer disposal would be out at
our location.

Any thoughts would be appreciated; obviously we have had to face this one.

Jeff Derge