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Method for dissolving plutonium dioxide

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7045236
The fluoride-catalyzed, non-oxidative dissolution of plutonium dioxide in HNO/sub 3/ is significantly enhanced in rate by oxidizing dissolved plutonium ions. It is believed that the oxidation of dissolved plutonium releases fluoride ions from a soluble plutonium-fluoride complex for further catalytic action.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4069293
OSTI ID:
7045236
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English