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Title: Fixation of tritium in a highly stable polymer form

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862818

A method for the fixation of tritium comprising reacting tritiated water with calcium carbide to produce calcium hydroxide and tritiated acetylene, polymerizing the acetylene, and then incorporating the polymer in a solidifying matrix.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(30-1)-16
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4020003
OSTI ID:
862818
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English