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Title: METHOD OF SEPARATION OF PLUTONIUM FROM CARRIER PRECIPITATES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4209633

The recovery of plutonium from fluoride carrier precipitates is described. The precipitate is dissolved in zirconyl nitrate, ferric nitrate, aluminum nitrate, or a mixture of these complexing agents, and the plutonium is then extracted from the aqueous solution formed with a water-immiscible organic solvent.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006375
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2905525
OSTI ID:
4209633
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English