The safe disposal of used tungsten electrodes depends primarily on their type and composition, especially whether they contain radioactive elements such as thorium. The following are safety recommendations for tungsten electrode disposal:
Confirm The Electrode Type
Thorium tungsten electrodes (thorium tungsten) are radioactive substances and must strictly comply with radioactive waste management regulations when disposed of.
Non-radioactive tungsten electrodes (such as pure tungsten, cerium tungsten, lanthanum tungsten, etc.) are treated as general industrial waste.
Classified Collection
Waste electrodes should be collected separately from other waste to avoid mixing. Thorium tungsten electrodes should be sealed and stored in special containers.
Avoid Dust Spread
Waste electrodes should avoid breaking and generating dust, especially thorium-containing electrodes, to prevent the spread of harmful dust.
Hand It Over to A Professional Handling Agency
Thorium tungsten electrodes must be sent to a unit with radioactive waste treatment qualifications for safe disposal. Other tungsten electrodes can be handed over to industrial solid waste treatment or recycling units.
Comply With Regulatory Requirements
According to the environmental protection and radioactivity management laws and regulations of the region, go through relevant procedures to ensure legal compliance.
Environmental Protection Measures
Avoid discarding or incinerating at will to prevent environmental pollution and health hazards to personnel.
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