Re: Handling and Disposal of Uranyl Acetate

[rfong@snd10.med.navy.mil (LCDR Fong)]

>YES, I am interested on how to handle (dispose) of uranyl acetate. please
forward any info you have.  Thanks.

Ray Fong
RSO
NMC San Diego
     
>     Folks,
>     
>       Recently, I have become concerned with the laboratory handling and 
>     disposal of the reagent, uranyl acetate.  Based on behavior, I would 
>     expect that its distribution and handling would be a bit more 
>     regulated.  I know the disposal of uranyl acetate waste is decidedly 
>     troublesome.  Is the material considered 'exempt' for some reason?
>     
>       In any event, I'm looking for a response from those with experience 
>     with handling this compound.  This may be of importance to others, so 
>     perhaps a few answers could be posted to 'RADSAFE' and the remainder 
>     to my attention.  If interested, I'll gladly forward any and all 
>     responses compiled....thanks.
>     
>     
>                                              Jack T. Roque, RSO
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>                                              Jack.T.Roque@urlus.sprint.com 
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