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The radionuclides and toxic metals in transuranic, low-level radioactive coal combustion, and coal conversion wastes are summarized. These wastes also contain a variety of organic compounds, some of which can support indigenous microbial activity resulting in solubilization or stabilization of toxic metals and radionuclides.
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Francis, A.J. Characteristics of nuclear and fossil energy wastes. Experientia 46, 794–796 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01935527
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