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SEPARATION OF URANIUM FROM THORIUM

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4280422

On exposure of thorium to slow neutrons a small amount of uranium is formed in the irradiated material. From the irradiation product an aqueous solution is prepared of thorium and uranium nitrates the proportion of nitrate: water ranging from 0.7: 1 to 1.4: 1 and the proportion of uranium: thorium not exceeding 1: 50. This solution is treated with diethyl ether resulting in preferential extraction of the uranium.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-010988
OSTI ID:
4280422
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 4
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English