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A Study of Catalytic Oxidation and Oxide Adsorption for the Removal of Tritium from Air

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/972088· OSTI ID:972088
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  1. Mound Plant (MOUND), Miamisburg, OH (United States)
An apparatus and procedure were developed for studying the containment of tritium using catalytic conversion to the oxide followed by oxide adsorption. Data was obtained on the catalytic oxidation of elemental tritium and tritiated volatile hydrocarbons from pump oils between 23 and 538°C. Oxidation efficiencies as high as 99.99997% (decontamination factor = 3.3 million) were obtained for total tritium levels of 1 ppm and a tritiated hydrocarbon level of approximately 0.2 ppb. In addition, a mathematical study was made to derive equations for the conceptual design of an "Emergency Containment System" for containment of tritium following an accidental release to room air.
Research Organization:
Mound Plant (MOUND), Miamisburg, OH (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE; US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
DOE Contract Number:
AT(33-1)-GEN-53
OSTI ID:
972088
Report Number(s):
MLM--2140(OP)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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