RE: Ni-63 Scintillation Vials

[fennerrf@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu (Roger Fenner)]

>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
>
>


I believe that Diversified Scientific Services, Inc.  in Kingston, TN can
dispose of  mixed waste containing Ni-63.  Give them a call at (615)
376-0084.  Ask for Larry Hembree, he is their Customer Service Supervisor.
They may require that the liquid be bulked.