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Process for the recovery in the form of tetravalent fluoride of uranium extracted from phosphate-bearing solutions

US4714596A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1985
Grant dateDec 22, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Uranium is recovered as UF.sub.4 from phosphate solutions. The uranium is reduced to the tetravalent state and extracted with an organic extractant. The uranium is recovered as UF.sub.4 by reextracting with an aqueous HF solution which includes UF.sub.4 in suspension for improved reextraction.

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