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VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate is used at numerous nuclear power plants in the United States and by the United Kingdom Navy in the decontamination of nuclear submarines.

Most recently, VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate has been shown as an effective contributor in the process of removing radioactive uranium and thorium from contaminated zircon sands.

Q: What is the VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate solution?
A: VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate is a 0.22 M solution of the formic acid salt of the vanadous (Vanadium II) metal ion. The vanadous ion possesses a very high reduction potential, making it an outstanding reducing agent that is capable of removing metal oxides and scale. 

Q: Why choose Vantek International, Inc.?
A: VanTek International, Inc., is the world's sole supplier of the vanadous formate solution, backed by more than 20 years of manufacturing experience. The company has supplied
Westinghouse Service Group with VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate for more than 20 years. VanTek International, Inc, insures that every batch of the vanadous formate solution has the highest product quality with consistent and guaranteed specifications for every lot.
Q: What can the VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate solution be used for?
A: Currently, VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate is used in the LOMI (Low Oxidation state Metal Ion) decontamination procuedure for boiling water nuclear reactors. In addition to metal oxide removal and de-scaling applications, the vanadous formate solution can be used in many different processes that call for a powerful, non-corrosive reducing agent. The solution is also used to reduce and remove radioactive uranium and thorium from zircon sands.

Q: What volumes of the VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate solution are available for purchase?
A: VanTek International, Inc., recognizes that their customers' applications and needs vary and, therefore, offers VanaForm™ Vanadous Formate in volumes of 250 mL and 5,000 L for LOMI and other de-scaling applications.
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