Process for the in-situ leaching of uranium
Patent
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OSTI ID:5777734
Process for the in-situ leaching of uranium employing an alkaline lixiviant and an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal hypochlorite as an oxidizing agent. The use of the hypochlorite oxidant results in significantly higher uranium recoveries and leaching rates than those attained by the use of conventional oxidants. The invention is particularly suitable for use in subterranean deposits in which the uranium mineral is associated with carbonaceous material which retards access to the uranium by the lixiviant.
- Assignee:
- Mobil Corp
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4312840
- OSTI ID:
- 5777734
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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DISSOLUTION
ELEMENTS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
IN-SITU PROCESSING
INJECTION WELLS
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ORE PROCESSING
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OXIDIZERS
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PROCESSING
RECOVERY
SEPARATION PROCESSES
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