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Extraction chromatographic removal of Np and Pu during the reprocessing of spent Th-U fuel

Journal Article · · Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States)
Spent high enriched U-Th mixed oxide fuels contain small amounts of the actinides Np and Pu. Although these elements cannot be economically recovered for fuel value, current fuel cycle and waste treatment concepts tend to require that processes be developed to include both elements in one of the Thorex reprocessing effluent streams. Chromatographic separation is described as a method to isolate Pu and Np for subsequent disposal.
Research Organization:
Inst. of Chemical Tech., Juelich, Germany
OSTI ID:
6818960
Journal Information:
Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Sep. Sci. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 15:4; ISSN SSTED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English