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PROGRESS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 1, 1952 TO APRIL 30, 1952

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4303746
Investigation of the sodium-amalgan reduction of the carbonate leach solutions from carnotite ores was continued. Modifications made in the continuous process unit to improve operation are described, and difficulties not yet overcome are discussed. Data are given from a series of experiments designed to furnish more information on reaction characteristics. Discussion of the dependence of the reaction rate on amalgam concentration, interfacial contact area, vanadium concentration, and initial pH is presented. Calculated sodium efficiencies are presented as a function of amalgan concentration, and the economic signficance of the data obtained is discussed. (auth)
Research Organization:
Merrill Co., San Francisco
NSA Number:
NSA-12-011363
OSTI ID:
4303746
Report Number(s):
RMO-2605
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English