Technical feasibility of krypton-85 storage in sodalite

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5767734

Benedict, R W; Christensen, A B; Del Debbio, J A; Keller, J H; Knecht, D A

Based on these experimental results, the process that is technically feasible for a reference 2000 metric ton of heavy metal (MTHM) per year reprocessing plant producing approx. 17 MCi or approx. 190 m/sup 3/ at STP would encapsulate krypton at approx. 20 cm/sup 3//g from krypton at temperatures greater than 575/sup 0/C and pressures greater than 1600 atm with one batch a day in a 58-L high pressure vessel. Based on preliminary measurements at 500/sup 0/C, the same process also would be feasible for a 70% krypton and 30% xenon mixture. 7 figures.

• Research Organization: Exxon Nuclear Idaho Co., Inc., Idaho Falls (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-07-1570
• OSTI ID: 5767734
• Report Number(s): CONF-791112-17
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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