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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING URANIUM-HYDRIDE COMPACTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4240430
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A method and apparatus are presented for making compacts of pyrophoric hydrides in a continuous operation out of contact with air. It is particularly useful for the preparation of a canned compact of uranium hydride possessing high density and purity. The metallic uranium is enclosed in a container, positioned in a die body evacuated and nvert the uranium to the hydride is admitted and the container sealed. Heat is applied to bring about the formation of the hydride, following which compression is used to form the compact sealed in a container ready for use.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-015432
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2877088
OSTI ID:
4240430
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

CHEMICAL REACTIONS
COMPACTING
DENSITY
DIES
HEATING
HYDROGEN
IMPURITIES
METALLURGY AND CERAMICS
PREPARATION
TOOLS
URANIUM
URANIUM HYDRIDES
VESSELS