Method and apparatus to destroy chemical warfare agents

Hazardous or toxic waste destruction or containment – Containment – Solidification – vitrification – or cementation

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588202, 588203, 588205, 149124, 570262, 422129, 422224, 422261, 422267, A62D 300, B01J 1000, B01D 1102

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ABSTRACT:
Chemical warfare agents, including vesicants and nerve agents distributed throughout the world, are destroyed when chemically reacted according to the method and utilizing the apparatus of this invention. The method comprises reacting the chemical warfare agents with nitrogenous base, optionally containing solvated electrons which are conveniently produced by dissolving an active metal like sodium in a nitrogenous base such as anhydrous liquid ammonia.

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