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    Leaching of heavy metals and radionuclides from uranium tailings
    (Institution of Chemical Engineers : Institution of Engineers, Australia : Royal Australian Chemical Institute, 1985-08-25) Ring, RJ; Levins, DM; Cooper, MB
    This paper presents results of accelerated column leaching tests carried out to estimate the long-term release rate of heavy metals and radionuclides from Australian uranium tailings. The effect of limestone and lime treatment before impoundment is examined. A simple model is proposed which can be used, in association with seepage data, to estimate the total quantities of contaminants released over many centuries.