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SEPARATION OF URANIUM FROM OTHER METALS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4230933

The separation of uranium from other elements, such as ruthenium, zirconium, niobium, cerium, and other rare earth metals is described. According to the invention, this is accomplished by adding hydrazine to an acid aqueous solution containing salts of uranium, preferably hexavalent uranium, and then treating the mixture with a substantially water immiscible ketone, such as hexone. A reaction takes place between the ketone and the hydrazine whereby a complex, a ketazine, is formed; this complex has a greater power of extraction for uranium than the ketone by itself. When contaminating elements are present, they substantially remain in ihe aqueous solution.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-002479
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2893822
OSTI ID:
4230933
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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