METHOD OF SEPARATING URANIUM FROM ALLOYS

Patent · 28 June 1960

OSTI ID:4141033

Chiotti, P; Shoemaker, H E

Uranium can be recovered from metallic uraniumthorium mixtures containing uranium in comparatively small amounts. The method of recovery comprises adding a quantity of magnesium to a mass to obtain a content of from 48 to 85% by weight; melting and forming a magnesium-thorium alloy at a temperature of between 585 and 800 deg C; agitating the mixture, allowing the mixture to settle whereby two phases, a thorium-containing magnesium-rich liquid phase and a solid uranium-rich phase, are formed; and separating the two phases.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-14-025577
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2942968
• OSTI ID: 4141033
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CHEMISTRY
MAGNESIUM
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
MELTING
RECOVERY
SEPARATION PROCESSES
TEMPERATURE
THORIUM ALLOYS
URANIUM
URANIUM ALLOYS