Plasma centrifuge with axial circulation for calcium isotope separation.

A method for calcium isotope separation in a plasma centrifuge, with a hot wall and axial circulation, is examined. The rotation of the weakly ionized calcium plasma is provided by a rotating magnetic field. An increase in the radial separation effect in the axial direction is achieved by the incorporation of axial circulation, which is induced by a traveling magnetic field. The product and waste flows are induced by means of cooled discs at both ends of a column. The operation of the plasma centrifuge with a product flow is considered. The dependence of the separation factor on the product flow rate and an axial flow is calculated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]