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Navratil, J.D.; Martella, L.L.; Smith, C.M.; Thompson, G.H.; Cash, D.L.; Childs, E.L.; Meile, L.J.
Atomics International Div., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant1978
Atomics International Div., Golden, CO (USA). Rocky Flats Plant1978
AbstractAbstract
[en] A preliminary evaluation of methods for the salt waste and waste water streams and recycle preparation problems was completed. A feasibility study for removing actinides from synthetic salt waste showed that a bidentate organophosphorus extractant is the most efficient for actinide removal. The evaluation of adsorbents for removing detergents and anions from waste water suggests the use of a combination of non-ionic and a strong base ion exchange resin for best results. Evaluation of leaching and dissolution methods for the recovery of actinides from combustible waste (incinerator ash) was continued. Two promising recovery methods are: (1) reaction with cerium(IV) in nitric acid to solubilize carbon and actinide oxides, and (2) fusion with carbonate--nitrate mixtures. Silica proved to be a problem. If dissolved, it interferes with subsequent actinide recovery by forming polysilicic acid upon acidification. If not solubilized, silica-encapsulated actinide oxides may not be contacted by the dissolvent. Pretreatment of ash by refluxing with greater than or equal to 6M sodium hydroxide appears to remove silica, simplifying subsequent recovery steps
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Actinide recovery from waste
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23 Oct 1978; 27 p; Available from NTIS., PC A03/MF A01
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Report
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Progress Report
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ACTINIDES, ALKALI METAL COMPOUNDS, DISSOLUTION, ELEMENTS, HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS, HYDROXIDES, MANAGEMENT, METALS, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, OXYGEN COMPOUNDS, PHASE TRANSFORMATIONS, RARE EARTH COMPOUNDS, SEPARATION PROCESSES, SODIUM COMPOUNDS, TRANSPLUTONIUM ELEMENTS, TRANSURANIUM ELEMENTS, WASTE MANAGEMENT, WASTE PROCESSING, WASTES
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