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TREATMENT OF NUCLEAR FUEL

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4177230

An irradiated flssile metal (U or Pu) is introduced into a molten bath of PbCl/sub 2/ and an alkaline metal chloride until the Pb is nearly completely replaced and the fissile metal is in excess. The bath is separated, and Al or Mg is introduced until the fissile metal is nearly completely replaced. The fissile metal separated from the bath is free from the greater part of the fission products. A further decontamination raay be obtained by heating the separated fissile metal above its melting point.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-021605
OSTI ID:
4177230
Report Number(s):
FR 1188891
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English

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