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Ferric leaching of uranium values from lignite

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6270637
There is disclosed a process for extracting uranium values from a uranium-containing carbonaceous ore such as lignite. This process includes the step of treating the ore with an aqueous leach solution containing a water-soluble ferric salt.
Assignee:
U S Of America Interior Secretary Of
Patent Number(s):
US 4272491
OSTI ID:
6270637
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English