Patent ID: 8066874
Filing Date: 2011-11-29
Classification: C02F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A container adapted for treating an aqueous solution containing arsenic, the container comprising: sealant introduction means for introducing, after removing the arsenic from the aqueous solution, a sealant into one or more spaces of the container; a housing having an inlet located at a first end and an outlet located at a second end opposite the first end, one or more outer walls extending between the first and second ends enclosing a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet; and an insoluble rare earth-containing arsenic fixing agent disposed within the housing in the fluid flow path for treating a flow of the aqueous solution containing arsenic, wherein the arsenic fixing agent is spaced apart from at least one of the inlet, outlet and the outer walls to define the one or more spaces, the one or more spaces are positioned between the arsenic fixing agent and the at least one of the inlet, outlet and the outer walls, the one or more spaces adapted for receiving the sealant and sealing the container for disposal after substantially removing the arsenic from the aqueous solution.