| Method | Description | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporation | Concentrates all types of radioactive aqueous effluents | Decontamination Factor (DF) ranging from 10^3 to 10^5; efficiency reduced by volatile nuclides, detergents and organics |
| Ion exchange | Selective removal of radioactive ions from chemically pure aqueous effluents | High selectivity; used for chemically pure solutions |
Lesson 6 ◆ 6.12 Waste Treatment and Conditioning