Process for direct conversion of reactive metals to glass
US4898692A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 16, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F9/305
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Radioactive alkali metal is introduced into a cyclone reactor in droplet form by an aspirating gas. In the cyclone metal reactor the aspirated alkali metal is contacted with silica powder introduced in an air stream to form in one step a glass. The sides of the cyclone reactor are preheated to ensure that the initial glass formed coats the side of the reactor forming a protective coating against the reactants which are maintained in excess of 1000.degree. C. to ensure the formation of glass in a single step.
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