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SYNTHESIS AND FABRICATION OF REFRACTORY URANIUM COMPOUNDS. Monthly Progress Report No. 9 for August 1 through August 31, 1960

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4124384
Several syuthesis experiments were carried out including production of a 3-lb batch of U/sub 3/Si/sub 2/ by the previously de scribed nonquenching method. Test data indicate that the use of graphite crucibles in syntheses increases the specimen carbon content. In other work, inconsistency between x-ray and metallographic-examination results of U/sub 3/Si/sub 2/ is being investigated. The fabrication of U/sub 3/Si/sub 2/ bars for physical testing was continued during the period. Synthesis of UN is reported in which pellet densities of 12.71 g/cm/sup 3/ (14.31 theoretical) were produced. Further sintering experiments on UC are also described, and data are given. (For preceding period see ORO-276.) (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
Carborundum Co. Research and Development Div., Niagara Falls, N.Y.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-000540
OSTI ID:
4124384
Report Number(s):
ORO-319
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English