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METHOD OF SEPARATING PLUTONIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4138806
BS>A method of separating plutonium from aqueous nitrate solutions of plutonium, uranium. and high beta activity fission products is given. The pH of the aqueous solution is adjusted between 3.0 to 6.0 with ammonium acetate, ferric nitrate is added, and the solution is heated to 80 to 100 deg C to selectively form a basic ferric plutonium-carrying precipitate.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-015717
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2925322
OSTI ID:
4138806
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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