PROCESSING OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE

Patent · Mon Nov 13 23:00:00 EST 1961

OSTI ID:4821942

Johnson, Jr, B M; Barton, G B

A process for treating radioactive waste solutions prior to disposal is described. A water-soluble phosphate, borate, and/or silicate is added. The solution is sprayed with steam into a space heated from 325 to 400 deg C whereby a powder is formed. The powder is melted and calcined at from 800 to 1000 deg C. Water vapor and gaseous products are separated from the glass formed. (AEC)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-001286
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 3008904
• OSTI ID: 4821942
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BORATES
CALCINATION
GASES
GLASS
HEATING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
MELTING
PHOSPHATES
POWDERS
SILICATES
SOLUTIONS
SPUTTERING
STEAM
VAPORS
WASTE DISPOSAL AND PROCESSING
WASTE PROCESSING
WASTE SOLUTIONS
WATER