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