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OXIDATION OF TRANSURANIC ELEMENTS

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OSTI ID:4247451

A method is reported for oxidizing neptunium or plutonium in the presence of cerous values without also oxidizing the cerous values. The method consists in treating an aqueous 1N nitric acid solution, containing such cerous values together with the trivalent transuranic elements, with a quantity of hydrogen peroxide stoichiometrically sufficient to oxidize the transuranic values to the hexavalent state, and digesting the solution at room temperature.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-015127
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2874025
OSTI ID:
4247451
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English