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ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF URANIUM TETRAFLUORIDE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4325627

This patent relates to electrolytic methods for the production of uranium tetrafluoride. According to the present invention a process for the production of uranium tetrafluoride comprises submitting to electrolysis an aqueous solution of uranyl fluoride containing free hydrofluoric acid. Advantageously the aqueous solution of uranyl fluoride is obtained by dissolving uranium hexafluoride in water. On electrolysis, the uranyl ions are reduced to uranous tons at the cathode and immediately combine with the fluoride ions in solution to form the insoluble uranium tetrafluoride which is precipitated.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010236
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2687995
OSTI ID:
4325627
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English