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Communication
J. Environ. Monit., 2007, 9, 1064 - 1066, DOI: 10.1039/b709571f
The combination of oxalic acid with power ultrasound fully degrades chrysotile asbestos fibres
Francesco Turci, Maura Tomatis, Stefano Mantegna, Giancarlo Cravotto and Bice Fubini
The simultaneous action of power ultrasound and oxalic acid, as a chelating agent, rapidly converts chrysotile asbestos into water soluble material and a non-asbestos debris, not classifiable as hazardous under worldwide safety regulations.
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