Recent solvent extraction experience at Savannah River

Conference · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:5369436

Gray, L W; Burney, G A; Gray, J H; Hodges, M E; Holt, D L; Macafee, I M; Reif, D J; Shook, H E

Tributyl phosphate-based solvent extraction processes have been used at Savannah River for more than 30 years to separate and purify thorium, uranium, neptunium, plutonium, americium, and curium isotopes. This report summarizes the advancement of solvent extraction technology at Savannah River during the 1980's. Topics that are discussed include equipment improvements, solvent treatment, waste reduction, and an improved understanding of the various chemistries in the process streams entering, within, and leaving the solvent extraction processes.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Lab., Aiken, SC (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-76SR00001
• OSTI ID: 5369436
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-86-59; CONF-8605127-4; ON: DE86015707
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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