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Americium recovery from reduction residues

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OSTI ID:4321467

A process for separation and recovery of americium values from container or bomb'' reduction residues comprising dissolving the residues in a suitable acid, adjusting the hydrogen ion concentration to a desired level by adding a base, precipitating the americium as americium oxalate by adding oxalic acid, digesting the solution, separating the precipitate, and thereafter calcining the americium oxalate precipitate to form americium oxide. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-026630
Assignee:
to United States Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3781404
OSTI ID:
4321467
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English