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Atmosphere purification of radon and radon daughter elements

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OSTI ID:4329295

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
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English