Electrorefining of Irradiated Thorium-Uranium Alloy
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
An investigation of the electrorefining of irradiated thorium--uranium alloy was carried out. The alloy is dis solved anodically into a fused salt bath of NaCl - KCl eutectic and deposited in a molten zinc cathode. Experiments with irradiated material resulted in the separation of 80 to 90% of the total fission product activity. The product is an alloy of thorium, uranium, and zinc. The zinc can be removed by vacuum distillation.
- Research Organization:
- North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, CA (United States). Atomics International Div.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AT(11-1)-GEN-8
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-007448
- OSTI ID:
- 4187272
- Report Number(s):
- NAA--SR-4660
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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