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METHOD FOR THE REDUCTION OF PLUTONIUM AND ITS APPLICATION IN SEPARATING PLUTONIUM FROM URANIUM

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OSTI ID:4066010

S>Plutonium(IV) ions can be reduced in an acid medium to Pu(III) ions by means of ascorbic acid. For separating plutonium from uranium, a nitric acid solution of Pu(IV) ions and U(IV) ions in tributyl phosphate is extracted with an aqueous ascorbic acid solution; Pu(III) ions are transferred to the aqueous phase. (NPO)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-014366
OSTI ID:
4066010
Report Number(s):
FR 1220061
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English