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SEPARATION OF FISSION PRODUCTS FROM PLUTONIUM BY PRECIPITATION

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OSTI ID:4204116

Fission product separation from hexavalent plutonium by bismuth phosphate precipitation of the fission products is described. The precipitation, according to this invention, is improved by coprecipitating ceric and zirconium phosphates (0.05 to 2.5 grams/liter) with the bismuth phosphate.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006373
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2903335
OSTI ID:
4204116
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English