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PURIFICATION OF THORIUM

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4301373

The impure thorium compound mixed with carbon and formed into pellets or briquettes is chlorinated in the lower Fart of a vertical silica column at 850 to 920 deg C. The part is closed by a silica grill which supports a fractionating packing, ceramic material or pcrous carbon, and a condensing surface. Thorium tetrachloride of enhanced purity is obtained.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-016052
OSTI ID:
4301373
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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