Thin-Layer Electrodeposition of Thorium and Uranium from Molten LiCl-KCl. (30th August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stika, Milan; Chaiken, Max; Jarrell, Joshua; Blue, Thomas; Cao, Lei Raymond; Simpson, Michael Forrest
• Is Part Of: ECS transactions. Volume 75:Number 15(2016)
• Page Start: 603
• Page End: 608
• Publication Date: 2016-08-30
• Subjects: Electrochemistry -- Periodicals; Electrochemistry; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Electronic journal; 541.37
• DOI: 10.1149/07515.0603ecst
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1938-5862

Abstract

Abstract : A scheme for analyzing concentration of actinide isotopes in the molten salt electrolyte of nuclear fuel electrorefining systems is currently being developed based on alpha spectroscopy. The objective is to determine elemental and isotopic composition in molten salts in near real-time. Electrodeposition of a thin actinide layer directly onto a semi-conductor substrate is needed to overcome low penetration power of alpha particles. Techniques for making a good quality actinide metal deposit are described.