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Reactor pipe treatment

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6996015
A method is described of retarding buildup of radioactive materials on a water exposed stainless steel surface of a pipe which forms a part of a water system of a light water nuclear reactor, comprising: exposing the water exposed surface of the pipe to a gaseous oxygen source which includes oxygen while preventing contact of the water exposed surface with liquid water at a temperature which falls in a range from about 150/sup 0/C. to no greater than 450/sup 0/C. for at least about five hours; and using the pipe as a portion of the water system of the light water nuclear reactor.
Assignee:
Radiological and Chemical Technology, Inc., San Jose, CA
Patent Number(s):
US 4636266
OSTI ID:
6996015
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English