Mercury Recovery

[Gary Miller <gmiller@wmrc.hazard.uiuc.edu>]

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>Date: Wed, 5 Feb 1997 11:08:42 -0600
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>From: Dan Kraybill <dankray@wmrc.hazard.uiuc.edu>
>Subject: Mercury Recovery
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>Managemnt of liquid mercury is quite alot simpler than you think. I suggest
>that you speak with a precious metals recycler. One in the Chicago area is:
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>DF Goldsmith's Chemical and Metals
>909 Pitner Ave
>Evanston, IL
>847/869-7800
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>All standard disclaimers apply here. They have competitors, I am sure, and
>this is not an endorsement.
>
>They will pay for quantities greater than 25 lbs. You may want to check in
>your area for similar firms.
>
>As for spill response, schools should: 1) keep all hazardous chemicals under
>lock and key, 2) In the case of mercury, keep cleanup kits available. They
>are sold commercially, I can assist you in locating them if you wich.
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>Sincerely,
>
>
>Dan Kraybill, P.E.
>Waste Management and Research Center
>Il Dept of Natural Resources
>One East Hazelwood Drive
>Champaign, IL 61820
>217/333-8947
>217/333-8944-Fax
>dankray@wmrc.hazard.uiuc.edu
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