Main Applications
- Cr and As groundwater contaminant plumes
- Treatment of radionuclides possible
- No rebound effects
- Patent, field-proven and ecosafe application
Target contaminants
Toxic heavy metals like chromium and arsenic are among the most problematic groundwater pollutants due to their toxicity and persistence. Conventional in situ treatment focussed mainly on the use of Iron(II)-based liquid chemicals, but these showed strong contaminant rebounds after the reagent was diluted and moved off-site along the groundwater flow.
Benefits
intrared® is a highly cost-effective and sustainable method for the precipitation of heavy metals, such as chromium, arsenic, uranium or technetium.
intrared® forms stable redox-active zones in which the dissolved pollutants precipitates as insoluble solids. Further downstream migration of the toxic pollutant is permanently prevented and rebound effects avoided.