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Method of removing bulk sodium from metallic surfaces

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4055931
A process of removing sodium from an article, particularly one made of stainless steel, by treating it with a mixture of water vapor and a gas which is inert to sodium is described. By selecting combinations of temperature and water vapor-to-gas ratio, the reaction temperature is controlled to prevent damage to the articles.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-028060
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3918961; PAT-APPL-532,138.
OSTI ID:
4055931
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English