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RECOVERY OF ACTINIDES FROM AQUEOUS NITRIC ACID SOLUTIONS

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OSTI ID:4693280

A process of recovering actinides is presented. Tetravalent actinides are extracted from rare earths in an aqueous nitric acid solution with a ketone and back-extracted from the ketone into an aqueous medium. The aqueous actinide solution thus obtained, prior to concentration by boiling, is sparged with steam to reduce its ketone to a maximum content of 3 grams per liter. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-040952
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3111374
OSTI ID:
4693280
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English