Composition containing aerogel substrate loaded with tritium

Patent · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:868114

Ashley, Carol S ^[1]; Brinker, C Jeffrey ^[1]; Ellefson, Robert E ^[2]; Gill, John T ^[3]; Reed, Scott ^[1]; Walko, Robert J ^[1]

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1. Albuquerque, NM
2. Centerville, OH
3. Miamisburg, OH

The invention provides a process for loading an aerogel substrate with tritium and the resultant compositions. According to the process, an aerogel substrate is hydrolyzed so that surface OH groups are formed. The hydrolyzed aerogel is then subjected to tritium exchange employing, for example, a tritium-containing gas, whereby tritium atoms replace H atoms of surface OH groups. OH and/or CH groups of residual alcohol present in the aerogel may also undergo tritium exchange.

• Research Organization: AT & T CORP
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP00789
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5078919
• OSTI ID: 868114
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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