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Title: PRODUCTION OF TRITIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4771424

This invention relates to a process for the production of tritium by subjecting comminuted solid lithium fluoride containing the lithium isotope of atomic mass number 6 to neutron radiation in a self-sustaining neutronic reactor. The lithium fiuoride is heated to above 450 deg C. in an evacuated vacuum-tight container during radiation. Gaseous radiation products are withdrawn and passed through a palladium barrier to recover tritium. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-012356
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3079317
OSTI ID:
4771424
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English