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WET METHOD OF PREPARING PLUTONIUM TRIBROMIDE

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OSTI ID:4273773

S> The preparation of anhydrous plutonium tribromide from an aqueous acid solution of plutonium tetrabromide is described, consisting of adding a water-soluble volatile bromide to the tetrabromide to provide additional bromide ions sufficient to furnish an oxidation-reduction potential substantially more positive than --0.966 volt, evaporating the resultant plutonium tribromides to dryness in the presence of HBr, and dehydrating at an elevated temperature also in the presence of HBr.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008396
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2860032
OSTI ID:
4273773
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English