Method for improving the solubility of molybdenum in molybdenum-rich silicate glass and glass melts.
By combining ZrO2 and P2O5 in the glass composition, the solubility of molybdenum in nuclear waste glass is enhanced, addressing phase separation issues and reducing package production costs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2026500262
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-07-07
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-24
AI Technical Summary
Existing vitrification processes face challenges in incorporating high concentrations of molybdenum in nuclear waste glass without causing phase separation, which limits the solubility and necessitates multiple packages, increasing energy, time, and cost.
A combination of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) and phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) is added to the glass composition to enhance molybdenum solubility, reducing phase separation temperature and maintaining homogeneity, thereby allowing higher molybdenum content in the glass.
The synergistic effect of ZrO2 and P2O5 lowers the phase separation temperature, enabling the production of homogeneous molybdenum-rich glass at industrial temperatures, reducing package production and associated costs.