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METHOD OF INCREASING THE DISPERSIBILITY OF SLURRY PARTICLES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4186898

A method is described for increasing the dispersibility of metallic oxide particles, particularly thorium oxide, in slurries. Organo-silicon compounds, such as organosilicon halides and silicate esters, are deposited on the surface of the oxide particles. A firing step conducted at temperatures of 600 to 1200 deg C removes the organic groups leaving a surface coating of silica, which provides the desired increase in particle dispersibility.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-007506
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2917406
OSTI ID:
4186898
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English