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SEPARATION OF NEPTUNIUM AND PLUTONIUM BY ANION EXCHANGE

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4693380· OSTI ID:4693380

The separation of neptunium and plutonium by anion exchange in nitrate solutions was studied under a wide variety of experimental conditions. A method of separation was developed that is adaptable to remote operation in the plant. In the method, Np(IV) and Pu(IV) are absorbed on an anion exchange resin from 8M nitrate solution. The column is washed with 8M HNO/sub 3/ to remove contaminants; then the Pu is removed as Pu(III) by washing the column with HNO/ sub 3/ containing ferrous sulfamate and hydrazine. Finally, the Np is eluted with dilute HNO/sub 3/. (auth)

Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) & Co. Savannah River Lab., Aiken, S.C.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-040925
OSTI ID:
4693380
Report Number(s):
DP-689
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English