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PRODUCTION OF URANIUM METAL

Journal Article · · Nuclear Eng.
OSTI ID:4312454
ABS>Uranium tetrafiuoride and magnesium metal are compacted, e.g. compressed into pellets, so as to raise appreciably the bulk density of the charge. The density should be at least 3 g/cc. lf the two reactants are rapidly heated to the temperature of initiation of the reaction, a consistent yield of uranium metal may be obtained. Hitherto large-scale production (batches of 100 kg) using magnesium instead of calcium for the reduction of the tetrafluoride has not been satisfactory because of serious variations in respect of efficiency from batch to batch.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-004578
OSTI ID:
4312454
Journal Information:
Nuclear Eng., Journal Name: Nuclear Eng. Vol. Vol: 3
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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