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Method for preparing actinide nitrides

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4013230
Actinide nitrides, and particularly plutonium and uranium nitrides, are prepared by reacting an ammonia solution of an actinide compound with an ammonia solution of a reactant or reductant metal, to form finely divided actinide nitride precipitate which may then be appropriately separated from the solution. The actinide nitride precipitate is particularly suitable for forming nuclear fuels.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
DOE Contract Number:
NONE;
NSA Number:
NSA-33-026449
Assignee:
to U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
PAT-APPL-419,833.; US 3923959
OSTI ID:
4013230
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English