Apparatus and method for separating zirconium isotopes using balanced ion electromigration
CA 2033605 A1 · Owner: Peterson, Steven H. · Inventors: Jackovitz, John F.; Kunkle, Richard P.; Peterson, Steven H.
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W.E. 55,397, ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Both a method and apparatus for separating zirconium isotopes by balanced ion migration in a counterflowing electrolyte are disclosed herein. In the method of the invention, zirconium chloride is dissolved in a solution of HCl, and a voltage of between 2 and 50 volts is applied across the electrolyte to create a flow of zirconium ions toward the cathode, and a counterflow of chlorine ions toward the anode which is balanced such that the lighter weight isotopes of zirconium migrate toward the cathode while the heavier weight zirconium isotopes stay in the vicinity of the anode. The apparatus of the invention includes a polarizing assembly formed from a …
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