Encapsulation of waste material
CA 1270073 C · Owner: The Australian National University · Inventors: Ramm, Eric John; Ringwood, Alfred Edward
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Waste material such as toxic compounds radioactive waste, materials and spent nuclear fuel rods are encapsulated in a container system which is subjected to a hot pressure process to cause a protective powder material located around the waste material to form a dense matrix and function as a highly corrosion resistant and protective shroud. Embodiments include hot isostatic pressing and hot uniaxial pressing, the use of metal powder such as copper powder for the protective powder material or alternatively ceramic powder and, depending upon the embodiment chosen the use of, a single container or dual container system in which a first container is located within an outer container. Either or …
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- Granted June 5, 1990. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended June 5, 2007.
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