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PURIFICATION OF IRRADIATED TRIBUTYL PHOSPHATE BY DISTILLATION IN KEROSENE- TYPE DILUENT

Journal Article · · Nuclear Sci. and Eng.
OSTI ID:4019170
The feasibility of purifying irradiation-degraded Purex type solvent by distillation is indicated. Direct fractional distillation does not appear to be feasible; however, flash distillation of the mixture into separate TBP and Amsco components and subsequent fractional distillation of each component can be performed. The results indicate that a washing operation and several flash distillations should suffice for purification of solvent irradiated up to 120 w- hr/ liter. (auth)
Research Organization:
Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta
NSA Number:
NSA-15-017014
OSTI ID:
4019170
Journal Information:
Nuclear Sci. and Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Sci. and Eng. Vol. Vol: 9
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English