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Purex process

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5220059· OSTI ID:5220059
The following aspects of the Purex Process are discussed: head end dissolution, first solvent extraction cycle, second plutonium solvent extraction cycle, second uranium solvent extraction cycle, solvent recovery systems, primary recovery column for high activity waste, low activity waste, laboratory waste evaporation, vessel vent system, airflow and filtration, acid recovery unit, fume recovery, and discharges to seepage basin. (LK)
Research Organization:
Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, S.C. (USA). Savannah River Plant
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-09-0001
OSTI ID:
5220059
Report Number(s):
DPSPU-77-11-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English