| 摘要 |
The present invention describes a process to reduce the volume and/or weight of magnesium slag when the magnesium slag contains radioactive thorium. The process contacts the magnesium slag as an aqueous slurry with an acid in a pH range from about 4.0 to about 8.0, preferably from about 5.0 to about 5.5, followed by separating insoluble solids from the aqueous solution. Optionally, the acid digested solids are heated, either before or after the acid digestion, at a temperature from about 350 DEG to about 500 DEG C. The solid waste can then be further compacted, if desired, prior to disposal.
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