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Method for solidifying radioactive wastes

US5045241A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 1989
Grant dateSep 3, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/34
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of solidifying radioactive wastes comprising the steps of substituting the atmosphere inside a container packed with radioactive waste with a condensable vapor, pouring a matrix material into said container and thereafter condensing said vapor. The condensable vapor can be steam and the matrix material can be alkaline organic material.

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