Continuous Oxidation/Reduction System (CORS)

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Abstract:

A Continuous Oxidation-Reduction System CORS is being developed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory LLNL. The CORS combines reduction and oxidation reactions within a single reactor. The materials being processed are fed continuously while the products are continuously removed. The system is being developed for the continuous oxidation andor reduction of reactive metals, salts, oxides, and other compounds. Recent feasibility tests reducing cerium oxide were successful. Two applications of this system currently being examined are actinide oxide reduction and the separation of radionuclides from wastes and residues. In comparison to traditional processes such as fluorinationbomb reduction and Direct Oxide Reduction DOR, CORS reduces operator radiation exposure, waste, processing time and equipment requirements. A patent has been filed for this process.

Author(s):
Riley, David ; Bronson, Mark
Author Organization(s):
LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL LAB CA
Supplementary Note:
Proceedings of an International Symposium held at the 123rd Annual Meeting of the Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, San Francisco, CA pp.217-224, 28 February - 3 March 1994. Prepared in cooperation with Scientific Applications International Corporation, Pleasanton, CA.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
SERDP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CONTINUOUS PROCESSING, *OXIDATION REDUCTION REACTIONS, METALS, RADIATION, SYMPOSIA, PROCESSING, REACTIVITIES, OXIDES, CERIUM, SEPARATION, SALTS, BOMBS, RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES, FLUORINATION, NUCLIDES, REACTOR OPERATION, ACTINIDE SERIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Physical Chemistry, Radiation and Nuclear Chemistry
Keyword(s):
CORS(CONTINUOUS OXIDATION REDUCTION SYSTEM), DOR(DIRECT OXIDE REDUCTION)
Report Date:
1993 Jan 01
Creation Date:
1998 Aug 26