# The Nuclear Safeguards (Notification) Regulations 2004, Paragraph 5.6.7: Ion exchange columns (Ion exchange)


Cylindrical columns greater than 1,000 mm in diameter for containing and supporting packed beds of ion exchange resin/adsorbent, especially designed or prepared for uranium enrichment using the ion exchange process. These columns are made of or protected by materials (such as titanium or fluorocarbon plastics) resistant to corrosion by concentrated hydrochloric acid solutions and are capable of operating at a temperature in the range of 100°C to 200°C and pressures above 0.7 MPa (102 psia).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1255/schedule/part/II/paragraph/5n12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/nuclear-safeguards-notification-regulations-2004/schedule/part-II/paragraph-5n12
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