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Cask weeping mitigation

US7271310B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2003
Grant dateSep 18, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F9/36
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method (and concomitant kit) for treating a surface to reduce subsequent 137Cs nuclide desorption comprising contacting the surface with a first cation-containing solution, the cation being one or more of Cs+, Rb+, Ag+, Tl+, K+, and NH4+, and contacting the surface with a second cation-containing solution, the cation being one or more of Cs+, Rb+, Ag+, Tl+, K+, and NH4+, thereby reducing amounts of radioactive cesium embedded in clays found on the surface.

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