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Solidification agents for radioactive waste and a method for processing radioactive waste

US5498828A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 1993
Grant dateMar 12, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 19, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/302
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to improve retainability (distribution coefficient) for C-14 of a radioactive waste solidified body. The waste is solidified with a solidification agent containing a soluble substance which yields an insoluble substance by a reaction with carbonic ions, insoluble carbonates, or a mixture of the above substances. And, as for a pre-treatment, the soluble substance which yields an insoluble substance by a reaction with carbonic ions is previously reacted with liquid waste, and subsequently the solidification is performed. The retainability (distribution coefficient) for C-14 of the solidified body of the waste increases about one order.

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