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Results and disposal of materials stripped from.......

What are the various materials produced from the various types of acid stripping, nitric, sulfuric, hydrochloric. etc.

I want to do it a safe as possible and not pollute.

is there a resource that I can be directed to, I know this is a large question.

thanks

engineer, not chemist.

Jim Nelson
engineer - Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
January 11, 2009

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Jim

The various acids used for stripping (metals) will contain those target materials once the process begins. The actual stripping process will release gasses unique to the reaction. Your end solution will likely be a hazardous waste (characteristic or listed).

If you have not yet started your process, contact a consultant or hazardous waste disposal company.

If you have started your process, contact a consultant or hazardous waste disposal company, particularly if you do not have someone knowledgable of the regulatory requirements for this process.

Google search "hazardous waste generator + Nebraska"

Willie Alexander
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
January 28, 2009