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Characterization of U-6Nb ingots produced via the electron beam cold hearth refining process

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OSTI ID:300435
A study was undertaken at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to characterize uranium, 6% niobium ingots produced via electron beam melting, hearth refining and continuous casting and to compare this material with conventional VIM/skull melt/VAR material. Samples of both the ingot and feed material were analyzed for niobium and trace metallic elements, carbon, oxygen and nitrogen. This material was also inspected metallographically and via microprobe analysis.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
300435
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC--129311; CONF-9710176--; ON: DE98057445; BR: DP0401042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English