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Vitrification 101Read more
Vitrification 101

Vitrification involves mixing waste with glass-forming materials, heating it to high temperatures, and pouring it into stainless steel containers to cool and solidify. In this glass form, the waste is stable and safe for permanent disposal.

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    • Project
      • About the Project
        • Vitrification 101
        • Direct-Feed Low-Activity Waste
      • Facilities
        • Analytical Laboratory
        • Balance of Facilities
        • High-Level Waste Facility
        • Low-Activity Waste Facility
      • Journey to Melter Heatup
      • Virtual Tour
      • Leadership
      • Vit Plant FAQ
      • History
      • Contact Us
    • Community
      • Impacts & Investments
      • Charitable Giving Guidelines
    • Newsroom
      • Newsroom
      • Media Library
      • Newsletter
    • Suppliers
      • Business Opportunities
        • Permanent Plant Equipment
        • Construction Services
        • Technical Services
      • Qualification Process
      • Supplier Quality
        • Suspect & Counterfeit Items
      • Supplier FAQ
      • Business Resources
      • Networking Events
    • Careers
      • Career Postings
      • High-Level Waste Careers
      • Hanford Site Stabilization Agreement
      • Internships
      • Mission and Values

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