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METHODS of separation of isotopes and in particular the separation of uranium isotopes, have long been studied1,2. Here I present a new variation of the “time-of-flight” process, applicable to all gaseous isotopes, although UF6 gas is considered as the example.
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WANG, CG. Garden hose separation of gaseous isotopes. Nature 253, 260–262 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1038/253260a0
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