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CONCENTRATION PROCESS FOR PLUTONIUM IONS, IN AN OXIDATION STATE NOT GREATER THAN +4, IN AQUEOUS ACID SOLUTION

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OSTI ID:4134326

A process for concentrating plutonium is given in which plutonium is first precipitated with bismuth phosphate and then, after redissolution, precipitated with a different carrier such as lanthanum fluoride, uranium acetate, bismuth hydroxide, or niobic oxide.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025573
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2940819
OSTI ID:
4134326
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English