THE MAGNESIUM REDUCTION OF URANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4235012
Results obtained for the magnesium reduction of UF/sub 4/ in pressurized systems and for reductions by magnesium vapor have indicated that the reduction is initiated as a UF/sub 4/ solid/Mg vapor reaction. A solid/solid reaction appears to be possible but this is limited in extent by the true contact area of the reactants. The refrac tory oxidess, limes, aluminas, magnesia, thoria, zirconia, and beryllia appear to be unsuitable as reactor lining materials, owing to their reactivity with UF/sub 4/ at high temperatures. A proposed mechanism for the reduction is described and recommenidations based on it are suggested for the operation of the reduction on a production basis. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Gt. Brit. Culcheth Labs., Culcheth, Lancs, England
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-015954
- OSTI ID:
- 4235012
- Report Number(s):
- RDB(C)/TN-36; SFPWP/P-5
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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