Atmosphere purification of radon and radon daughter elements

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:4329295

Stein, L

A method of removing radon and radon daughter elements from an atmosphere containing these elements by passing the atmosphere through a bed of fluorinating compound whereby the radon and radon daughters are oxidized to their respective fluorides is discussed. These fluorides adhere to the fluorinating compound and are thus removed from the atmosphere which may then be recirculated. A method for recovering radon and separating radon from its daughter elements is also described. (Official Gazette)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-29-029069
• Assignee: to United States Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3784674
• OSTI ID: 4329295
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 1971 Sep 01; Other Information: C01b23/00. Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-74
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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