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Iodine retention during evaporative volume reduction

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4024276

An improved method for retaining radioactive iodine in aqueous waste solutions during volume reduction is disclosed. The method applies to evaporative volume reduction processes whereby the decontaminated (evaporated) water can be returned safely to the environment. The method generally comprises isotopically diluting the waste solution with a nonradioactive iodide and maintaining the solution at a high pH during evaporation.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-025547
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3920577; PAT-APPL-489,791.
OSTI ID:
4024276
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English