Q824
Coating of solid waste with impervious material is known as
A.
Encapsulation
AnswerB.
Chemical fixation
C.
Landfill
D.
Capping
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Containment of toxic or hazardous constituents in industrial solid wastes is currently being accomplished using:(i) coating grains of waste material with an inert and non-reactive impervious material (microencapsulation), and
(ii) coating blocks of waste material with an inert, non-reactive impervious material (macroencapsulation).