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ADSORPTION-BISMUTH PHOSPHATE METHOD FOR SEPARATING PLUTONIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4141035
A process is given for separating plutonium from uranium and fission products. Plutonium and uranium are adsorbed by a cation exchange resin, plutonium is eluted from the adsorbent, and then, after oxidation to the hexavalent state, the plutonium is contacted with a bismuth phosphate carrier precipitate.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025574
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2942937
OSTI ID:
4141035
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English