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Method for reprocessing nuclear fuel by employing oximes

US6413482B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2000
Grant dateJul 2, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 11, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02W30/50
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spent nuclear fuel reprocessing method includes contacting an organic phase containing NP(VI) with an oxime of the formula R2C═NOH, where each R is independently H or an organic substituent. Np(VI) is reduced to Np(V) which is then backwashed into an aqueous phase.

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