Uranium from phosphoric acid: IMC`s Uncle Sam Plant
Journal Article
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· NUEXCO. Monthly Report to the Nuclear Industry
OSTI ID:273353
This article discusses uranium recovery from phosphoric acid, proven to be a viable technology by several U.S. producers since 1978. This technology has accounted for 12.8% of U.S. uranium production during this time: a total of almost 40 Mlb equivalent U3O8. Of the several producers, only the Uncle Sam plant of IMC-Agrico has operated continuously during the period, and that plant is the longest-lived uranium production facility operating in the United States. The basis for the process is reviewed, including geological aspects, mining and recovery of phosphorite, phosphoric acid production, and uranium recovery. Licensing of such facilities is also discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 273353
- Journal Information:
- NUEXCO. Monthly Report to the Nuclear Industry, Journal Issue: 308; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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