Driven by the development of the nuclear age and now supplying a significant fraction of the world’s electricity, solvent extraction has evolved to become a mainstay separations technique in the metals industry. Interest in solvent extraction in nuclear fuel-cycle applications continues to increase rapidly, resulting from the need to secure reliable energy sources and to reduce relianceon fossil fuels. Multiple nations have developed programs focused on establishing clear nuclear fuel cycles; solvent extraction plays a major role in such programs. This comprehensive volume reviews the current state of research in the field of solvent extraction, featuring contributions from worldwide experts.
- ISBN: 978-1-4200-5969-4
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 728
- Fecha Publicación: 07/08/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés