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PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF LITHIUM ISOTOPES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4023646
Lithium isotopes may be separated by altering one or more parameters of a liquid system containing a compound or compounds of lithium up to but not beyond the point when crystal nuclei are first formed. The parameters are then unchanged until separation of the induced precipitate or crystallization is complete. The fraction obtained is enriched in one of the isotopes. The liquid system is maintained homogeneous with respect to the parameters during the process. The reactant used for precipitating complex compounds of lithium with Al, V, Nb, Ta, Cr, Mo, W, or U with either oxalic acid, tartaric acid or citric acid is a dilute carbonate solution. Conversion to a complex compound is formed at about 70 deg C. (N.W.R.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-017223
OSTI ID:
4023646
Report Number(s):
GB 866720
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English