Electrochemical Reduction of Plutonium Oxide in Molten CaCl2-CaO

Electrochemical reduction has previously been reported for uranium oxide and mixed oxide nuclear fuel (uranium oxide, plutonium oxide). The laboratory scale electrochemical reduction of plutonium oxide powder is demonstrated in CaCl2- 1wt%CaO. The plutonium oxide contained within a permeable steel b...

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Published in:Journal of nuclear fuel cycle and waste technology (Online) 2015, 13(0), , pp.1-5
Main Authors: Jones, Arfon H., Watson, Robert, Paget, Tim, Campbell-Kelly, Rob, Caldwell, Tom, Fray, Derek J.
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Language:English
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원자력공학
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Summary:Electrochemical reduction has previously been reported for uranium oxide and mixed oxide nuclear fuel (uranium oxide, plutonium oxide). The laboratory scale electrochemical reduction of plutonium oxide powder is demonstrated in CaCl2- 1wt%CaO. The plutonium oxide contained within a permeable steel basket cathode is sacrificed during the process. A graphite anode is also employed during the reduction, leading to a significant contamination of the product. KCI Citation Count: 0
ISSN:1738-1894
2288-5471
DOI:10.7733/jnfcwt.2015.13.S.1