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Electrochemical reduction behavior of a highly porous SIMFUEL particle in a LiCl molten salt
- Source :
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Chemical Engineering Journal . Oct2012, Vol. 207-208, p514-520. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: A highly porous SIMFUEL particle is prepared here for use as a feed material for electrochemical reduction. The prepared particles were found to have highly porous and sintered structure. The particles were electrolyzed in a LiCl-1wt.% Li2O melt at 650°C. A steel basket containing the particles and a platinum plate were used as a cathode and an anode, respectively. The analysis result reveals the reduction extent of uranium oxide to be in excess of 99%. The rare earth oxides were reduced to their metallic form in the range of 46–78%. The highly porous structure of the SIMFUEL particles is advantageous to speed up the electrochemical reduction process for pyroprocessing. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13858947
- Volume :
- 207-208
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chemical Engineering Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 82108555
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2012.06.161