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PROCESS FOR THE RECOVERY OF URANIUM FROM PHOSPHATIC ORE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4240661

A proccss is described for the recovery of uranium from phosphatic products derived from phosphatic ores. It has been discovered that certain alkyl phosphatic, derivatives can be employed in a direct solvent extraction operation to recover uranium from solid products, such as superphosphates, without first dissolving such solids. The organic extractants found suitable include alkyl derivatives of phosphoric, pyrophosphoric, phosof the derivative contains from 4 to 7 carbon atoms. A diluent such as kerosene is also used.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-015194
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2882123
OSTI ID:
4240661
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English