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Title: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCINING SALT SOLUTIONS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4069858

A method is given for converting uranyl nitrate solution into solid UO/ sub 3/, The solution is sprayed horizontally into a fluidized bed of UO/sub 3/ particles at 310 to 350 deg C by a nozzle of the coaxial air jet type at about 26 psig, Under these conditions the desired conversion takes place, and caking in the bed is avoided.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-012989
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2981592
OSTI ID:
4069858
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-61
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English