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Cathode scraper system and method of using the same for removing uranium

US8945354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2011
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC25C7/08
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Embodiments include a cathode scraper system and/or method of using the same for removing uranium. The cathode scraper system includes a plurality of cathode assemblies. Each cathode assembly includes a plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper system also includes a cathode scraper assembly configured to remove purified uranium deposited on the plurality of cathode rods. The cathode scraper assembly includes a plurality of scrapers arranged in a lattice, and each scraper of the plurality of scrapers is arranged to correspond to a different cathode rod.

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