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SINTERING METAL OXIDES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4112241

A process is given for producing uranium dioxide material of great density by preparing a compacted mixture of uranium dioxide and from 1 to 3 wt.% of calcium hydride, heating the mixture to at least 675 deg C for decomposition of the hydride and then for sintering, preferably in a vacuum, at from 1550 to 2000 deg C. Calcium metal is formed, some uranium is reduced by the calcium to the metal and a product of high density is obtained.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-007697
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2952535
OSTI ID:
4112241
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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