[ RadSafe ] krypton-85

[John Andrews]

Krzesniak, Michael F wrote:
> RadSafe,
>
> Is it possible to capture krypton-85 gas using activated carbon or other
> filtration methods?
>
> thank you
>
> Michael Krzesniak
> Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC Crane) 
> Harnessing the Power of Technology for the Warfighter 
> Code 6054 Bldg. 3059 
> 300 Highway 361 
> Crane, IN  47522-5001 
> Email:  krzesniak at atd.crane.navy.mil 
>
> _
Yes.  Krypton will be absorbed onto activated carbon if it is held at 
liquid nitrogen temperature.  I wish I knew more about the process.  The 
research for the HTGR program at General Atomic used this process.

John Andrews, Knoxville, Tennessee