VERFAHREN ZUR WIEDERVERWERTUNG VON AUS THORIERTEM WOLFRAM BESTEHENDEN GEGENSTÄNDEN

摘要

Process for recycling objects made of thoriated tungsten comprises oxidizing the objects to form thorium-containing and/or thorium oxide-containing tungsten oxide powder; homogenizing the powder; and chemically reducing the powder in a hydrogen gas atmosphere to form thoriated tungsten powder. Preferred Features: The objects are crushed before being oxidized. Oxidation is carried out in air by thermal treatment. Chemical reduction is carried out in a rotating tubular furnace. The thorium content of the thoriated tungsten powder is changed by adding thorium oxide or non-thoriated tungsten powder.