US2923670A
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Method and means for electrolytic purification of plutonium
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1958-04-04
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Granted: 1960-02-02
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Expires: 1978-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl W Bjorklund
- 👤 Benz Robert
- 👤 William J Maraman
- 👤 Joseph A Leary
- 👤 Kenneth A Walsh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:25
CPC Classifications
C; C25; C25C; C25C3/00; C25C3/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES ELECTRODEPOSITING PLUTONIUM ON AN IRON CATHODE FROM A FUSED SALT SOLUTION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PLUTONIUM TRICHLORIDE AND AT LEAST ONE BUT NOT MORE THAN TWO CHLORIDES SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF LIGHIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AT A TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING 600* C., THE COMPOSITION OF SAID SALT SOLUTION BEING SELECTED FROM THE RANGE IN WHICH IT EXISTS AS AN ENTIRELY LIQUID PHASE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 600*C., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
THE PROCESS WHICH COMPRISES ELECTRODEPOSITING PLUTONIUM ON AN IRON CATHODE FROM A FUSED SALT SOLUTION CONSISTING ESSENTIALLY OF PLUTONIUM TRICHLORIDE AND AT LEAST ONE BUT NOT MORE THAN TWO CHLORIDES SELECTED FROM THE CLASS CONSISTING OF LIGHIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AT A TEMPERATURE NOT EXCEEDING 600* C., THE COMPOSITION OF SAID SALT SOLUTION BEING SELECTED FROM THE RANGE IN WHICH IT EXISTS AS AN ENTIRELY LIQUID PHASE AT TEMPERATURES LESS THAN 600*C., IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS EQUILIBRIUM DIAGRAM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-02-01 | 1963-08-03 | 1964-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-02-01 | 1967-08-03 | 1968-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-02-01 | 1971-08-03 | 1972-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |