Uranium and Thorium



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Uranium and Thorium Compounds

All forms of uranium or thorium waste must be disposed of as radioactive waste, rather than as hazardous chemical waste. Examples include uranyl acetate, uranyl nitrate, uranyl formate, uranium oxide, thorium nitrate and thorium oxide.

Even though these compounds are easy to obtain, they're not so easy to dispose of. Not only must all forms of uranium or thorium be disposed of as radioactive waste, but special arrangements must generally be made with the university's radioactive waste broker for their packaging, pickup and disposal. The procedure for disposal of these compounds follows:

Call Steve Elwood at 258-6271. Steve will ask you questions about the form and quantity of the material.
Label the containers per his instructions.
Keep the material in your laboratory unless and until you are asked by EHS to bring the material elsewhere.

These materials are becoming more expensive and more difficult to dispose. Please dispose of any unneeded materials promptly and limit the amount that you order.



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