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Title: Method for improving the extraction properties of a tributyl phosphate solution

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7186507

A method is given for improving the extraction properties of a tributyl phosphate extractant used for reprocessing irradiated nuclear reactor fuel (Purex Process) containing degradation products of tributyl phosphate. The extractant is contacted with diazomethane in a suitable solvent, whereby the degradation products are esterified to triester phosphates which have extraction properties similar to those of tributyl phosphate.

Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3943204
Application Number:
TRN: 76-017332
OSTI ID:
7186507
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: Filed date 5 Feb 1974; Other Information: PAT-APPL-439,792
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English