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Method for the radioactive decontamination of soil by dispersed air flotation foam and said foam

US10105714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2013
Grant dateOct 23, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB03D2201/02
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a process for treating an earth contaminated by at least one radionuclide such as cesium 137Cs comprising at least one step of separating said radionuclide by dispersed air flotation foam produced by blowing air bubbles in a suspension comprising said earth and at least one collector. The present invention also relates to the flotation foam obtained by implementing such a process.

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