PLUTONIUM ELECTROREFINING CELLS
Patent
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OSTI ID:4682116
Electrorefining cells for obtaining 99.98% plutonium are described. The cells consist of an impure liquid plutonium anode, a molten PuCl/sub 3/-- alkali or alkaline earth metal chloanode, a molten PuCl/sub 3/-alkali or alkaline earth metal chloride electrolyte, and a nonreactive cathode, all being contained in nonreactive ceramic containers which separate anode from cathode by a short distance and define a gap for the collection of the purified liquid plutonium deposited on the cathode. Important features of these cells are the addition of stirrer blades on the anode lead and a large cathode surface to insure a low current density. (AEC)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-030959
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3098028
- OSTI ID:
- 4682116
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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