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ANODIC TREATMENT OF URANIUM

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OSTI ID:4253449

A method is presented for effecting eloctrolytic dissolution of a metallic uranium article at a uniform rate. The uranium is made the anode in an aqueous phosphoric acid solution containing nitrate ions furnished by either ammonium nitrate, lithium nitrate, sodium nitrate, or potassium nitrate. A stainless steel cathode is employed and electrolysls carried out at a current density of about 0.1 to 1 ampere per square inch.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-013320
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2872387
OSTI ID:
4253449
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English