Enrichment method for radioactive isotopes

Details Enrichment method for radioactive isotopes Enrichment method for radioactive isotopes

1998-09-28

2000-10-24

Gorgos, Kathryn

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Processes of treating materials by wave energy

2041572, 20415722, 250284, 2504921, B01D 500, B01D 5944, A61N 500

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061370738

ABSTRACT:
In the method of this invention, a radioactive isotope, for example, U.sup.238, is placed within a region. High-energy electrons or high-energy photons in the form of X-rays, gamma rays, or laser excitation are applied to the region. This energy is absorbed by the nucleus of the isotope, placing the nucleus in an excited state. Upon relaxation, the nucleus ejects a neutron, or neutrons, through the gamma-neutron reaction, resulting in a product isotope, namely U.sup.235.

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