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Fixation of tritium in a highly stable polymer form

US4020003A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1976
Grant dateApr 26, 1977
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/304
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for the fixation of tritium comprising reacting tritiated water with calcium carbide to produce calcium hydroxide and tritiated acetylene, polymerizing the acetylene, and then incorporating the polymer in a solidifying matrix.

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