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Method of coating graphite tubes with refractory metal carbides

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OSTI ID:4306434

A method of coating graphite tubes with a refractory metal carbide is described. An alkali halide is reacted with a metallic oxide, the metallic portion being selected from the IVth or Vth group of the Periodic Table, the resulting salt reacting in turn with the carbon to give the desired refractory metal carbide coating. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-024615
Assignee:
to United States Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3778301
OSTI ID:
4306434
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English