May 1, 2015
Report

Design of the Laboratory-Scale Plutonium Oxide Processing Unit in the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory

Abstract

This report describes a design for a laboratory-scale capability to produce plutonium oxide (PuO2) for use in identifying and validating nuclear forensics signatures associated with plutonium production, as well as for use as exercise and reference materials. This capability will be located in the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The key unit operations are described, including PuO2 dissolution, purification of the Pu by ion exchange, precipitation, and re-conversion to PuO2 by calcination.

Revised: May 13, 2015 | Published: May 1, 2015

Citation

Lumetta G.J., D.E. Meier, J.M. Tingey, A.J. Casella, C.H. Delegard, M.K. Edwards, and R.D. Orton, et al. 2015. Design of the Laboratory-Scale Plutonium Oxide Processing Unit in the Radiochemical Processing Laboratory Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.