An investigation into the use of ionizing radiation for the destruction of sulphur mustard |
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Authors: | K A M Creber P V Samuleev W S Andrews |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,Royal Military College of Canada,Kingston,Canada |
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Abstract: | Chemical warfare agents have been stockpiled for almost a decade and their destruction has become an environmental issue that
will continue to require attention for many years. There are hundreds of thousands of tonnes yet to be destroyed, and the
current chemical or incineration techniques are not without problems. While many researchers are seeking better chemical techniques,
we decided to try ionizing radiation to destroy sulphur mustard with the goal of producing non-toxic products. We irradiated
a variety of sulphur mustard samples by both a mixed field source (β, γ and neutrons) and a pure gamma source. The mixed field
irradiation of wet sulphur mustard for long irradiation times was the most successful at destroying the chemical agent. |
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