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Method of reprocessing metal parts radioactively contaminated with uranium

US5732366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1997
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/308
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for reprocessing metal parts that are radioactively contaminated with uranium includes smelting the metal parts so that a melt and a slag are formed. U.sub.235 -depleted uranium is admixed with the metal parts and/or the melt and/or the slag. It is contemplated for the U.sub.235 -depleted uranium to be admixed in the form of uranium glass.

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