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Solidified radioactive wastes and process for producing the same

US4648990A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 1984
Grant dateMar 10, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/162
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

YThis invention concerns solidification products capable of immobilizing radioactive wastes containing water soluble solid components stably for a long period of time, as well as a process for producing the same, in which radioactive wastes are immobilized with an alkaline earth metal silicate compound and the alkaline earth metal silicate compound intakes the water content in the solidifying agent as the bound water to or a hydrate. High temperature and high humidity condition has been found to be necessary upon curing in order to take the water content as the bound water. This invention can provide solidified wastes with less development of detects such as open pores or cracks.

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