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DOR-ER direct oxide reduction electrorefining at Rocky Flats

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6158422· OSTI ID:6158422

Direct oxide reduction (DOR) is a one-step process for converting plutonium dioxide to plutonium metal. Calcium metal, a strong reducing agent, reacts with the plutonium dioxide. The impure plutonium metal is purified by electrorefining (ER).

Research Organization:
Rockwell International Corp., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP03533
OSTI ID:
6158422
Report Number(s):
RFP-3712; ON: DE85004974
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English