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PROCESS FOR RECOVERING URANIUM VALUES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4784582

A pyrometallurgical process is given for separating U values from alloys or compositions containing U and Al. The process comprises heating a mixture of the composition and Mg or Mg--Zn containing at least 20% Mg to form a precipitate of U--Al alloy in a Mg alloy melt, separating the precipitate from the melt, and treating the precipitate with Mg and/or Zn to remove the Al therefrom. Several examples of the application of the process to spent fuel alloys are given. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-030508
Assignee:
Dow Chemical Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3053650
OSTI ID:
4784582
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English