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PREPARATION OF URANIUM TRIOXIDE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4082533

A method is given for preparing an improved form of UO/sub 3/ from aqueous solutions of uranyl nitrate. This form of UO/sub 3/ has increased density and granularity and, upon reduction with hydrogen, gives UO/sub 2/ of increased reactivity, especially in hydrofluorination to UF/sub 4/. This method consists of adding sulfur or a sulfur compound to the uranyl nitrate solution prior to denitration (concentration and calcination). The quantity of the sulfur compound added is best kept below 0.5 wt.% of the UO/sub 2/(NO/sub 3/)/sup 2/ 6H/ sub 2/O. Conversions of 65 to 100% of the resulting UO/sub 2/ to UF/sub 4/ were obtained. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-011035
OSTI ID:
4082533
Report Number(s):
GB 861191
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English