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SEPARATION OF TECHNETIUM-99 FROM URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4735212· OSTI ID:4735212
A system is described for recovery of Tc from UF/sub 6/ in a UO/sub 3/ fluorination plant. The Tc is retained on MgF/sub 2/ in traps through which the UF/sub 6/ stream is passed. The system is in operation at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
Union Carbide Nuclear Co., Paducah Plant, KY (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
NSA Number:
NSA-17-018181
OSTI ID:
4735212
Report Number(s):
TID-18290
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English