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NEPTUNIUM SOLVENT EXTRACTION PROCESS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4175793

The separation of neptunium from an aqueous solution by solvent extraction and the extraction of neptunium from the solvent solution are described. Neptunium is separated from an aqueous solution containing tetravalent or hexavalent neptunium nitrate, nitric acid, and a nitrate salting out agent, such as sodium nitrate, by contacting the solution with an organic solvent such as diethyl ether. Subsequently, the neptunium nitrate is extracted from the organic solvent extract phase with water.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007462
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2907628
OSTI ID:
4175793
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English