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Integrated Electrochemical Decontamination and Etching System

Karmiol, Benjamin
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Researchers at Los Alamos have developed a novel electrochemical technology consisting of several components in a system that provides a self-contained, efficient, semi- or fully automated, and flexible decontamination system for metals and metal alloys. Any number of novel system configurations are possible such as: 1) a recirculating bath to clean contaminated parts, 2) a recirculating solution through a suction head for larger parts or surfaces, and 3)injecting and removing the solution in/out of large containment tanks. The System is integrated with a proprietary contactor for separation of radioactive components. The decontamination system can also be used to etch steel alloys for increased adhesion of coatings. Coatings embedded with nanoparticles have also been developed and tested on these etched surfaces. We are seeking input from potential users or interested parties regarding the development of the technology.

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Karmiol, Benjamin. 2020-10-08. Integrated Electrochemical Decontamination and Etching System. https://doi.org/10.2172/1673357

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