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METHOD FOR CONVERTING MASSES OF ZIRCONIUM AND URANIUM TO STABLE SOLUTIONS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4656150
A method for chemically reprocessing solid uraniumzirconium fuel elements is described. This method comprises the steps of treating the fuel at about 100 deg C with a watery 4- to 8-molar solution of fluoride of ammonium to which (according to the uranium surplus) peroxide, e.g., hydrogen peroxide, was added, and of converting the resulting uranyl salt by adding nitric acid to a state from which the uranium cam be extracted with an organic solvent. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-039212
OSTI ID:
4656150
Report Number(s):
DE 1150369
Country of Publication:
Germany
Language:
English