Separation of isotopes of zirconium

Details Separation of isotopes of zirconium Separation of isotopes of zirconium

1982-08-25

1986-02-04

Kyle, Deborah L.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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Processes of treating materials by wave energy

75 84, B01D 5900

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ABSTRACT:
The absorption of neutrons of a nuclear reactor without producing fissions is reduced by providing selected isotopes of zirconium for fabrication of parts such as cladding, thimble tubes and grids. Specifically, the zirconium is enriched in .sup.90 Zr or is depleted in .sup.91 Zr. The selected isotopes are produced by irradiating Zr(OC.sub.4 H.sub.9).sub.4.sup.t, Zr(OC.sub.5 H.sub.11).sub.4.sup.t and/or Zr(OC.sub.3 H.sub.7).sub.4.sup.t, with radiation from a CO.sub.2 laser tuned to the vibrations of the CO(.sup.90 Zr) bond or the O(.sup.91 Zr) bond.

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