BOTTOM-POUR RE-USABLE MELTING CRUCIBLES FOR PLUTONIUM CASTING
24p. Bottom-pour Ta and CaF/sub 2/-coated steel melt crucibles for Pu and Pu-rich alloys were developed. The controlled pour is effected by melting a Pu plug in the bottom spout of the crucible after the desired temperature and vacuum conditions are obtained. A description is given of the development of the crucibles which have replaced ceramic crucibles for casting work on the kilogram scale. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-014678
- OSTI ID:
- 4059433
- Report Number(s):
- LA-2480
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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