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activated charcoal filter [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radioactive Contamination
  • Anti-pollution Measures
OBS

Activated charcoal is the most efficient material [in removing iodine from gases] and, although it carries a certain fire hazard, it is widely used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution par radioactivité
  • Mesures antipollution
CONT

[...] en France [...] pour les réacteurs de la filière uranium-eau lourde, des filtres à charbon actif sont disposés dans tous les circuits susceptibles de véhiculer de l'iode; [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación por radioactividad
  • Medidas contra la contaminación
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