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Title: Method of waste stabilization via chemically bonded phosphate ceramics

Patent ·
OSTI ID:675794

A method for regulating the reaction temperature of a ceramic formulation process is provided comprising supplying a solution containing a monovalent alkali metal; mixing said solution with an oxide powder to create a binder; contacting said binder with bulk material to form a slurry; and allowing the slurry to cure. A highly crystalline waste form is also provided consisting of a binder containing potassium and waste substrate encapsulated by the binder. 3 figs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,830,815/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-617,284; TRN: 99:001150
OSTI ID:
675794
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 3 Nov 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English