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Method for storing radioactive combustible waste

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4420474
A method is described for preventing pressure buildup in sealed containers which contain radioactively contaminated combustible waste material by adding an oxide getter material to the container so as to chemically bind sorbed water and combustion product gases. (Official Gazette)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-003145
Assignee:
to United States Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3764552
OSTI ID:
4420474
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English