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THE REDUCTION OF HIGH SURFACE AREA URANIUM TRIOXIDE

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100830a031· OSTI ID:4183199
The hydrogen reduction of high surface area, x-ray amorphous, UO/sub 3/ was studied at temperatures of 300 to 400 deg C and at hydrogen partial pressures of 0.25 to 1 atmos. The reduction was found to consist of two consecutive steps associated with the reactions: UO/sub 3/ + H/sub 3/ -- UO/sub 2.56/ and UO/sub 2.56/ + H/sub 2/ -- UO/sub 2/. The linear weight loss-reaction time curves indicated that both reactions are primarily controlled by adsorption of hydrogen on the product oxide surface. Activation energies of 27 and 39 kcal/mole were calculated for the reduction of UO/sub 3/ and of UO/sub 2.56/. (auth)
Research Organization:
National Lead Co. of Ohio, Cincinnati
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006315
OSTI ID:
4183199
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 64; ISSN JPCHA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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