Re: Compaction Discs Th-Mg Metal Disposal

[Wes Van Pelt <VanPeltW@idt.net>]

Don,

Could you dispose of this material other than burial?

How about metal melting (SEG), or reclaiming the thorium by selling
(giving) it to a company that makes thorium metal.

Regards,
Wes

Mercado, Don wrote:
> 
> Happy Friday, Radsaders!
> 
> Do any of you know where I might be able to find some discs that would
> grip the inside of 55 gallon drums to hold down compacted radwaste? I
> have about fifty 55 gallon drums containing the turnings and borings
> from machining magnesium-thorium metal, and it is like steel wool. When
> you try to compact it it springs right back. And one drum only holds
> about 15 lbs of the stuff! Can you say $2500/drum for disposal costs
> boys and girls? I knew you could. I need volume reduction! If I could
> find something that would hold down the compacted waste, I could save
> some substantial cash. Supercompaction is one solution, but I'd like to
> try this first.
> 
> Please contact me directly. Thank you in advance!
> 
> Donald P. Mercado
> Radiation Safety Officer
> Lockheed Martin Missiles & Space
> O/47-20, B/101
> 1111 Lockheed Martin Way
> Sunnyvale, CA 94089
> Ph. (408) 742-0759
> Fx. (408) 742-0611
> Email: Don.Mercado@lmco.com

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