Method for the separation of isotopes

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Method of separating isotopes bound to isotopic elements to form a mixture of isotope compounds such as UCl6 compounds by selectively, exciting one compound by laser radiation and separating the excited compound from the mixture of isotope compounds, contacting the separated mixture of isotope compounds with the isotopic element having a natural isotope composition to effect an isotope exchange and replenish in the separated mixture, the isotope compound separated by selective excitation and re-, turning the replenished mixture for further treatment with laser radiation. Method provides an economical efficient separation of desired isotope from a mixture.