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PHOTOLYTIC SEPARATION OF URANIUM FROM BERYLLIUM AND ZIRCONIUM

Journal Article · · J. Sci. Ind. Research (India)
OSTI ID:4175578
The photochemical separation of uranium from beryllium and zirconium in the presence of alcohol and sunlight is reported. Experiments conducted at different pH values revealed that beryllium and zirconium precipitated with uranium above pH-3 and below pH-2 the yield of uranium became less, though the purity was unaffected. For separations from beryllium at pH 1.0 to 2.5 the uranium recovery was 91.4 to 97.4%, and for zirconium at pH 2.0 to 3.0 the recovery was 95.5 to 96.9% of the initial sample. Experiments conducted with formic acid in place of alcohol resulted in uranium recovery in a pure state. (B.O.G.)
Research Organization:
Ravenshaw Coll., Cuttack, India
NSA Number:
NSA-14-012648
OSTI ID:
4175578
Journal Information:
J. Sci. Ind. Research (India), Journal Name: J. Sci. Ind. Research (India) Vol. Vol: 19B
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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