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Title: APPARATUS FOR CHARGING A RECEPTACLE WITH A DENSE SUBLIMATE FORM OF URANIUM CHLORIDE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4182874

An apparatus for filling a tubular storage receptacle with a dense massive form of uranium chloride is described. The apparatus includes an evacuated housing divided into a vaporizing chamber and a portion adapted to receive the receptacle. A nozzle conducts vaporized uranium chloride from the chamber to the interior of the receptacle. The nozzle is withdrawable to progressively deposit the uranium chloride under controlled conditions to produce a dense sublimate which fills the receptacle.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006359
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2900237
OSTI ID:
4182874
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English