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PLUTONIUM CLEANING PROCESS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4187101

A method is described for rapidly removing iron, nickel, and zinc coatings from plutonium objects while simultaneously rendering the plutonium object passive. The method consists of immersing the coated plutonium object in an aqueous acid solution containing a substantial concentration of nitrate ions, such as fuming nitric acid.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007475
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2915387
OSTI ID:
4187101
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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