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CONVERSION OF URANIUM TRIOXIDE TO URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE IN THREE-STEP PROCESS

Journal Article · · Chem. Eng.
OSTI ID:4273127
The UO/sub 3/ conversion plant at Paducah, Ky., is described. The three reaction steps, H/sub 2/-reduction to UO/sub 2/, hydrofluorination to UF/sub 4/, and fluorination to UF/sub 6/, are extremely exothermic requiring close control. Other unique features and equipment of the plant are described. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Union Carbide Nuclear Co., Paducah, Ky.
NSA Number:
NSA-13-009850
OSTI ID:
4273127
Journal Information:
Chem. Eng., Journal Name: Chem. Eng. Vol. Vol: 66, No. 6
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English