FABRICATION OF URANIUM WELDING ROD
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4298289
A method of fabricating uranium welding rod from a cast billet by extrusion and swaging has been developed. Optimum results were achieved by extruding the uranium in the gamma phase. Investigation of numerous commercial lubricants resulted in the selection of soft glass wool as the best. Its use extended die life manfold and substantially reduced extrusion pressures. The extruded rod was swaged to the desired size and coiled on a graphite mandrel. The coiled wire was then electrolytically cleaned and plated with a 4 to 5 mil coating of silver. The silver plate eliminated oxidation problems during storage and materially reduced oxidation during welding. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- NSA Number:
- NSA-12-016391
- OSTI ID:
- 4298289
- Report Number(s):
- LA-2225
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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