Published June 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Relationship between peaking mass of isotope and average mass of isotopes in a separation cascade

  • 1. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing (China). Dept. of Engineering Physics

Description

For catching the isotope of the needed concentration, it is necessary to understand the separation mechanism of the multicomponent isotopic mixture inside the cascade. In case of small separation factors per stage, the relationship between mass of ith isotope and the average mass of isotopes at the place where ith isotope reaches its maximum concentration inside a separation cascade has been obtained. The separation unit of the cascade has also been analysed. The conclusion is that in the process of multicomponent isotopic mixture separation in a cascade, when the concentration reaches maximum, its mass is equal to the average mass (slightly deviating). Although the result is obtained under the condition of small separation factors, it is useful for reference in case of large separation factors

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Tsinghua University. Science and Technology
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 32-34.
ISSN
1000-0054
CODEN
QDXKE8

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
28064413
Subject category
S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Descriptors DEI
ISOTOPE RATIO; ISOTOPE SEPARATION; MASS; MASS DIFFERENCE; URANIUM ISOTOPES
Descriptors DEC
PARTICLE PROPERTIES; SEPARATION PROCESSES