Use of Polymer Compositions for Nuclear Energy Applications

One of the basic problems of the nuclear power industry is avoidance of environmental pollution, which is directly related to the necessity of reliable burial of radioactive waste. One type of waste comprises ion-exchange resins used to purify process waters and render them free of radioactive cations. The problem of disposal of used radioactive ion-exchange resins is rather difficult and we have suggested using Silor composition for this purpose. This composition envelops the swollen 

Silor is also used to impregnate the interior cavities of tanks containing radioactive water. This impregnation strengthens the concrete, improves its radiation resistance, and eliminates the possibUily of radioactive cations penetrating into the body of the concrete. 

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