Removal of radioactive materials and heavy metals from water using magnetic resin

Patent · Tue Jan 21 00:00:00 EST 1997

OSTI ID:870790

Kochen, Robert L ^[1]; Navratil, James D ^[2]

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1. Boulder, CO
2. Simi Valley, CA

Magnetic polymer resins capable of efficient removal of actinides and heavy metals from contaminated water are disclosed together with methods for making, using, and regenerating them. The resins comprise polyamine-epichlorohydrin resin beads with ferrites attached to the surfaces of the beads. Markedly improved water decontamination is demonstrated using these magnetic polymer resins of the invention in the presence of a magnetic field, as compared with water decontamination methods employing ordinary ion exchange resins or ferrites taken separately.

• Research Organization: Rockwell International Corp., Canoga Park, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-76DP03533
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5595666
• Application Number: 08/062,512
• OSTI ID: 870790
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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