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Rolling and Forming of Thorium Metal

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1165441· OSTI ID:1165441
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  1. Dow Chemical, Denver, CO (United States). Rocky Flats Plant
One vacuum induction melted and cast nuclear grade thorium ingot was satisfactorily rolled and formed into a hemispherical shape. Attempts to roll and form two vacuum induction melted and cast alloy grade thorium ingots were not successful. Rolling and forming procedures are described and metallurgical evaluation is reported.
Research Organization:
Dow Chemical, Denver, CO (United States). Rocky Flats Plant
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
OSTI ID:
1165441
Report Number(s):
RFP--232
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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