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Block for containing and storing radioactive waste and process for producing such a block

US4839102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 1987
Grant dateJun 13, 1989
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/307
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to a block for containing and storing radioactive waste, as well as to a process for producing such a block. In known manner, the waste is coated in a composite matrix constituted by hardened cement and epoxy resin. According to the invention, the proportion of waste is between 35 and 45% by weight, the porportion of cement between 25 and 35% by weight and the proportion of resin between 20 and 40% by weight.

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