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NOZZLE PROCESS [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
DEF

A separation process which makes use of the separation effect occurring when a gaseous mixture is expanded through a special type of nozzle.

OBS

This [separation process] results in a gas stream with a higher concentration of heavy molecules in the central portion and a higher concentration of light molecules in the peripheral portion.

OBS

nozzle process: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
DEF

Procédé de séparation des isotopes, basé sur l'effet de séparation qui se produit lorsqu'un mélange gazeux se détend dans une tuyère d'un type spécial.

OBS

Il en résulte un courant gazeux ayant une concentration plus élevée en molécules lourdes dans sa partie centrale, et une concentration plus élevée en molécules légères dans la partie périphérique.

OBS

procédé Baker; procédé par tuyère : termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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