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Title: METHOD OF REMOVING RADIOACTIVE IODINE FROM GASES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4824271

A method of removing radioactive iodine from a gaseous medium is given in which the gaseous medium is adjusted to a temperature not exceeding 400 deg C and then passed over a copper fibrous pad having a coating of cupric sulfide deposited thereon. An ionic exchange on the pad results in the formation of cupric iodide and the release of sulfur. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-004236
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3018159
OSTI ID:
4824271
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English