Purex process operation and performance, 1970 Thoria Campaign

Technical Report · Mon Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7320409· OSTI ID:7320409

Jackson, R R; Walser, R L ^[1]

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The Hanford Purex Plant fulfilled a 1970 commitment to the Atomic Energy Commission to produce 360 kilograms of high purity /sup 233/U as uranyl nitrate solution. Overall plant performance during both 1970 and 1966 confirmed the suitability of Purex for processing thorium on a campaign basis. The 1970 processing campaign, including flushing operations, is discussed with particular emphasis on problem areas. Background information on the process and equipment used is also presented. The organizations and their designations described are those existing in 1970.

• Research Organization: Atlantic Richfield Hanford Co., Richland, WA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7320409
• Report Number(s): ARH-2127
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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