PREPARATION OF URANIUM ALLOYS BY MELTING
Methods of melting uranium and its alloys are examined including vacuum induction melting and consumable and non-consumable electrode arc melting. The equipment and procedures are outlined with the limitations and uses of each method. In addition, the preparation and properties of Al--U, Cr-U, Mo--U, U-- Nb, U--Si, and U-Zr, and Nb--U--Zr alloys are described. Special techniques of agitation during freezing to produce fine castings are listed along with a discussion of the advantages of centrifugal casting. (J.R.D.)
- Research Organization:
- Westinghouse Electric Corp. . Bettis Plant, Pittsburgh
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-000768
- OSTI ID:
- 4302913
- Report Number(s):
- WAPD-PWR-FEm-106
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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