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PROCESS OF PREPARING URANIUM CARBIDE

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OSTI ID:4104459

A process of preparing uranium monocarbide is de scribed. Uranium metal is dissolved in cadmium, zinc, cadmium-- zinc, or magnesium-- zinc alloy and a small quantity of alkali metal is added. Addition of stoichiometric amounts of carbon at 500 to 820 deg C then precipitates uranium monocarbide. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-012118
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3123435
OSTI ID:
4104459
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English