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SEPARATION OF LITHIUM ISOTOPES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4721507
The method and apparatus used are described for the chemical separation of Li/sup 6/ and Li/sup 7/ by fractional precipitation from a solution in which the Li isotopes are present as specific complex ions. The complex ions used, in addition to Li, are Al, Cr, Mo, W, U, V, Nb, and Ta, and at least one radical of at least one polybasic organic acid-oxalic, citric, or tartaric. The best results are obtained with Al salts. The separation of the complex ions is effected by carefully controlled fractional precipitation from a substantially homogeneous environment. (P.C.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-020391
Assignee:
DTIE; NSA-17-020391
Patent Number(s):
US 3085852
OSTI ID:
4721507
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English