Reviewed Jewelry - Finishing Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
for facilities. |
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| Use Acid Pickle Plater |
| The acid pickle can be reclaimed using the pickle plater. The plater is used to
remove the metals from the acidic solution. Once the copper is plated out from the waste
acid pickle the acid pickle can be reused again. The copper may be resold. |
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| Use Evaporation for Acid Pickle |
| This is an option for small businesses. Acid pickle is evaporated. The dried sludge
must be tested using the TCLP method. If testing determines that it is not hazardous, it
may be landfilled. If the testing determines that the waste is hazardous, it must be
disposed of as hazardous waste. |
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| Continually replenish Acid Pickle |
| As the acid pickle evaporates, more solution is added to the heated pot and it is
used continually. This may reduce the effectiveness of the pickle solution over time. |
