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PURIFICATION OF PLUTONIUM USING A CERIUM PRECIPITATE AS A CARRIER FOR FISSION PRODUCTS

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OSTI ID:4043062

Bismuth phosphate carrier precipitation processes are described for the separation of plutonium from fission products wherein in at least one step bismuth phosphate is precipitated in the presence of hexavalent plutonium thereby carrying a portion of the fission products from soluble plu tonium values. In this step, a cerium phosphate precipitate is formed in conjunction with the bismuth phosphate precipitate, thereby increasing the amount of fission products removed from solution.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-022380
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2991150
OSTI ID:
4043062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English