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RECOVERY OF Pu FROM CERIUM TRIFLUORIDE BY FLUORINATION

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OSTI ID:4254907

An improved process is prcsented for selectively recovering plutonium from a solution containing fission products comprising precipitating cerium trifluoride in the solution for effccting carrier precipitation of plutonium. The resulting carrier precipitate is dried and subjected to fluorination at about 600 C. The plutonium forms a volatile fiuoridc and is so separated from the nonvolatile cerium fluoride.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013387
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2873168
OSTI ID:
4254907
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English