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Title: METHOD OF REDUCING PLUTONIUM COMPOUNDS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4310775

A method is described for reducing plutonium compounds in aqueous solution from a higher to a lower valence state. This reduction of valence is achieved by treating the aqueous solution of higher valence plutonium compounds with hydrogen in contact with an activated platinum catalyst.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-014409
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2837402
OSTI ID:
4310775
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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