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SEPARATION OF URANYL AND RUTHENIUM VALUES BY THE TRIBUTYL PHOSPHATE EXTRACTION PROCESS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4024553
A process is given for separating uranyl values from ruthenium values contained in an aqueous 3 to 4 M nitric acid solution. After the addition of hydrogen peroxide to obtain a concentration of 0.3 M, the uranium is selectively extracted with kerosene-diluted tributyl phosphate.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-017030
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2982601
OSTI ID:
4024553
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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