Process for decontaminating radioactive liquids using a calcium cyanamide-containing composition. [Patent application]

Patent · Wed Sep 24 00:00:00 EDT 1980

OSTI ID:6300127

Silver, G L

The present invention provides a process for decontaminating a radioactive liquid containing a radioactive element capable of forming a hydroxide. This process includes the steps of contacting the radioactive liquid with a decontaminating composition and separating the resulting radioactive sludge from the resulting liquid. The decontaminating composition contains calcium cyanamide.

• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00053
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• OSTI ID: 6300127
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHEMICAL REACTIONS
CYANAMIDES
DECONTAMINATION
NEPTUNIUM
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STRONTIUM
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ELEMENTS
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
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WASTES
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