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PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF URANIUM AND ZIRCONIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4830494

A pyrometallurgical process is given for separating U from Zr in a U-Zr alloy. The process comprises contacting the U-Zr alloy with molten Al at 800 to 900 deg C for an extended period of time and separating the Zr-containing precipitate. The precipitate may be further treated with molten Al to recover additional U. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-019001
OSTI ID:
4830494
Report Number(s):
GB 896891
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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