nuclear decontamination

Q. What cleaner does Alconox recommend for the decontamination of nuclear reactor cavities and related equipment?

A. Alconox Inc. recommends Detergent 8® Low-Foaming Ion-Free Detergent, a non-ionic, phosphate-free, homogeneous blend of an alkanolamine, glycol ethers and an alkoxylated fatty alcohol for decontaminating nuclear reactors and

Q. What do you recommend for radioactive decontamination of stainless steel, glassware and lab equipment? We are a nuclear energy facility laboratory setting.

A. We would recommend Alconox® Powdered Precision Cleaner.  It can be used for radioactive decontamination of stainless steel, glassware, labware, and the like. The phosphates and chelating agents

Stainless steel used in nuclear power related applications must be cleaned with cleaners that contain no trace contaminants that can potentially harm the very long term integrity of the stainless steel. No trace agents that could potentially cause hydrogen embrittlement or stress cracking can be tolerated.