Separation processes using expulsion from dilute supercritical solutions

Patent · Tue Apr 20 00:00:00 EDT 1993

OSTI ID:6044017

Cochran, Jr, H D

A process is described for separating isotopes as well as other mixtures by utilizing the behavior of dilute repulsive or weakly attractive elements of the mixtures as the critical point of the solvent is approached.

• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• Assignee: Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
• Patent Number(s): US 5204003; A
• Application Number: PPN: US 7-697031
• OSTI ID: 6044017
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: 8 May 1991
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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MIXTURES
SEPARATION PROCESSES
DILUTION
OPERATION
SOLVENTS
SUPERCRITICAL STATE
DISPERSIONS
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320303 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
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