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Recovery of fission products from waste solutions utilizing controlled cathodic potential electrolysis

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4031715
Fission products, e.g., palladium, rhodium and technetium, are recovered from aqueous waste solutions thereof, e.g., aged Purex alkaline waste solutions. The metal values from the waste solutions are extracted by ion exchange techniques. The metals adsorbed by the ion exchange resin are eluted and selectively recovered by controlled cathodic potential electrolysis. The metal values deposited on the cathode are recovered and, if desired, further purified. (Official Gazette)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-025397
Assignee:
to PPG Industries, Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3922231
OSTI ID:
4031715
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English