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Plutonium(IV) oxalate precipitation and calcination process for plutonium nitrate to oxide conversion

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/709947· OSTI ID:709947
The Plutonium(IV) Oxalate Precipitation and Calcination Process for converting plutonium nitrate to plutonium oxide is described for a 100-kg plutonium per day (Pu/day/ throughput facility. Block flow diagrams, equipment flowsheets, and stream material balances are included. Advantages and disadvantages of the process, additional research and development necessary, and history of the process are also discussed. This report is one of a series describing various processes for converting plutonium nitrate to oxide. This information in this report should be used when comparing the various processes, and as a starting point for development of a prototype or plant-scale facility.
Research Organization:
Atomics International Div., Golden, CO (United States). Rocky Flats Plant
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-04-3533
OSTI ID:
709947
Report Number(s):
RFP--2602
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English