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LIQUID LITHIUM EXTRACTION OF THORIUM FROM THORIUM-MAGNESIUM ALLOY

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4752988
A process for recovering Th from Th-Mg alloy, utilizing liquid Li extraction, was investigated. Dissolution of Th--Mg alloy in liquid Li metal resulted in the formation of a Li-Mg alloy solution and the precipitation of Th as a finely divided solid. Th separation was accomplished by filtration through stainless steel filters. Over 99.7% of the introduced Th was recovered in the precipitated residue. The concentration and final consolidation of separated Th was briefly studied. (auth)
Research Organization:
Atomics International. Div. of North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(11-1)-GEN-8
NSA Number:
NSA-16-033068
OSTI ID:
4752988
Report Number(s):
NAA-SR-6405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English