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Method for purifying bidentate organophosphorus compounds. [used in actinide separation from radioactive wastes]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5149406

Bidentate organophosphorus compounds useful for extracting actinide elements from acidic nuclear waste solutions are purified of undesirable acidic impurities by contacting the compounds with ethylene glycol which preferentially extracts the impurities found in technical grade bidentate compounds.

Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 4051203
OSTI ID:
5149406
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English