One example of how treatability studies can evolve into a long-term solution is NFS' proprietary DeHgSM (Dee-Merck) technology for the non-thermal treatment of mercury-contaminated mixed waste. Federal regulations offer few alternatives for such wastes. The cost of storing mixed wastes on-site is a costly dilemma. Thermal treatment has evoked public scrutiny and protests.

Through extensive treatability analyses, NFS developed a non-thermal amalgamation treatment for mercury-contaminated radioactive wastes that enables the waste to meet regulatory requirements for disposal.

NFS has also developed treatment technologies for other high value metals.

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