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INGOT MOLD HEATING AS A METHOD OF CONTROLLING METAL QUALITY

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4161125· OSTI ID:4161125
BS>A process was developed on a pilot plant scale for vacuum-casting U ingots, using liquation techniques with heated molds. In an experiment designed to statistically evaluate the effects of mold heating and associated melting techniques, marked increases in metal quality were achieved. The improved methods of vacuum-casting U ingots were demonstrated to give more economical production of metallic fuel elements. (auth)
Research Organization:
National Lead Co. of Ohio, Cincinnati
Sponsoring Organization:
US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
NSA Number:
NSA-14-021956
OSTI ID:
4161125
Report Number(s):
NLCO-697
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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