Axi-symmetrical flow reactor for [sup 196]Hg photochemical enrichment
The present invention is directed to an improved photochemical reactor useful for the isotopic enrichment of a predetermined isotope of mercury, especially, [sup 196]Hg. Specifically, two axi-symmetrical flow reactors were constructed according to the teachings of the present invention. These reactors improve the mixing of the reactants during the photochemical enrichment process, affording higher yields of the desired [sup 196]Hg product. Measurements of the variation of yield (Y) and enrichment factor (E) along the flow axis of these reactors indicates very substantial improvement in process uniformity compared to previously used photochemical reactor systems. In one preferred embodiment of the present invention, the photoreactor system was built such that the reactor chamber was removable from the system without disturbing the location of either the photochemical lamp or the filter employed therewith. 10 figures.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- Assignee:
- GTE Products Corporation, Danvers, MA (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5012106; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-289639
- OSTI ID:
- 7027862
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 23 Dec 1988
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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