Reprocessing of homogeneous beryllium-based reactor fuel - a suggested scheme for the selective aqueous dissolution of the matrix
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1962-08
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
The matrix of a dilute homogeneous H.T.G.C, reactor fuel employing metallic beryllium as a moderator can be selectively dissolved by a caustic soda solution containing salicylate ion. At least 99 per cent, of the uranium and thorium can be recovered as insoluble solids, but in the case of irradiated material the uranium loss might be higher. Some decontamination of the resulting beryllium solution from fission products and Pa233 can also be obtained. A tentative chemical flowsheet is proposed on the basis of the results obtained.
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Reprocessing, Dissolution, Aqueous solutions, Nuclear fuels, Beryllium, Matrices
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Farrell, M. S., Temple, R. B. (1962). The reprocessing of homogeneous beryllium-based reactor fuel. a suggested scheme for the selective aqueous dissolution of the matrix (AAEC/E93). Lucas Heights, NSW: Research Establishment, Australian Atomic Energy Commission.