Chemical dissolution of Nb substituted ZrO2 by alkali fusion followed by nitric acid leaching: A solution to Zr Nb (2.5%) alloy decontamination

Key Points

• Chemical dissolution reveals potential in removing harmful elements from Zr Nb alloys, exemplifying a promising approach to alloy safety.
• Effective decontamination achieved with a robust process involving alkali fusion and nitric acid leaching for nuclear applications.
• The approach focuses on Zr Nb alloy safety, enhancing methods to address contamination in materials.
• The findings support efficient chemical strategies for alloy decontamination, while broader applications in nuclear waste treatment remain to be explored.