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PYROMETALLURGICAL METHOD

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4041280

The liquid--liquid extraction of plutonium by magnesium from uranium or uranium--chromium alloy is described. Calcium is added to magnesium in about eutectic proportions, which results in a purer plutonium.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-022386
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2992915
OSTI ID:
4041280
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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