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The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing soils and of the equipment related thereto. The method comprises sequentially at least the following phases:--dispersion into the soil of at least one compound, solid, liquid or gaseous, able to react exothermically with water and/or steam, o

The present invention relates to a method for sterilizing soils and of the equipment related thereto. The method comprises sequentially at least the following phases:--dispersion into the soil of at least one compound, solid, liquid or gaseous, able to react exothermically with water and/or steam, or other substance;--injection of at least one jet of water and/or steam, or of another substance, into the soil in such a way as to produce heat in the subsequent reaction with the compound. Between the two aforesaid phases it is convenient to proceed to break up the soil to favor its mixing, with the compound and create the best conditions for the reaction. The equipment suitable to carry out this method comprise autonomous locomotion means to be able to reach the open countryside, a tank to transport water or another suitable substance and a related appendage to convey it into the soil, a second tank for the compound that is to react exothermically, with water and/or steam, or, in general, with the substance transported in the first tank, and means for dispersing the compound into the soil. It can also be provided with a boiler to heat or vaporize the reactant contained in the tank, as well as an agricultural tool to favor the mixing, of the compound, the penetration of the reactant into the soil and the subsequent reaction thereof. (FIG. 1)

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Equipment for sterilizing soil, comprising:a first tank for transporting a first reactant;at least one appendage leading from said first tank for dispersing said first reactant into soil;a second tank for transporting a second reactant which is able to react exothermica

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Equipment for sterilizing soil, comprising:a first tank for transporting a first reactant;at least one appendage leading from said first tank for dispersing said first reactant into soil;a second tank for transporting a second reactant which is able to react exothermically with said first reactant;means for dispensing said second reactant from said second tank into contact with said soil; andmovable means for supporting said first tank and said second tank.