CLADDING URANIUM WITH ALUMINUM
Patent
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OSTI ID:4113873
An improved process for cladding uranium with aluminum is outlined in which a thin layer of nickel is sandwiched between the metals to be joined. Joining is completed by heating the sandwich to a temperature below the melting point of aluminum and urging the sandwich layers together to produce a solid- state weld. In this way, alloying of aluminum with uranium and consequent formation of intermetallic zones are prevented. In the example presented for this process, 0.25-in. thick nickel was used, and temperatures of 535 to 625 deg C and pressures of 11 to 25 tons/in/sup 2/ for 8 min were found to be satisfactory. (D.L.C.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-007749
- OSTI ID:
- 4113873
- Report Number(s):
- GB 859503
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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