Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products
Patent
1979-12-31
1981-09-22
Sebastian, Leland A.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
204180R, 204299R, C25C 122, C25B 700, B01D 1300
Patent
active
042908558
ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for separation of isotopes is provided which utilizes a novel combination of electrophoresis, a flowing carrier fluid and a separation chamber with varying separation characteristics. By selecting the appropriate voltage, flow rate and separation characteristics, a given ion species is made to form an equilibrium zone within the separation chamber. In a preferred embodiment, .sup.235 U ions are continuously separated from .sup.238 U ions.
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Sebastian Leland A.
The Regents of the University of California
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