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A METHOD OF PREPARING URANIUM DIOXIDE

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OSTI ID:4130008

A process of purifying raw, in particular plutonium- and fission- products-containing, uranium dioxide is described. The uranium dioxide is dissolved in a molten chloride mixture containing potassium chloride plus sodium, lithium, magnesium, or lead chloride under anhydrous conditions; an electric current and a chlorinating gas are passed through the mixture whereby pure uranium dioxide is deposited on and at the same time partially redissolved from the cathode. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-003919
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3114682
OSTI ID:
4130008
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English