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Title: METHOD OF SUPPRESSING UAl$sub 4$ FORMATION IN U-Al ALLOYS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4138828

A method is given for suppressing the formation of UAl/sub 4/ in uranium- - aluminum alloys, thereby rendering these alloys more easily workable. The method comprises incorporating in the base alloy a Group Four element selected from the group consisting of Si, Ti, Ge, Zr, and Sn, the addition preferably being within the range of 0.5to20at.%.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-026000
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2950188
OSTI ID:
4138828
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English