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METHOD OF PREPARING PuF$sub 4$

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4333630
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A method is presented for the preparation of plutonium tetrafluoride from plutonium trifluoride. This is accomplished by contacting the trifluoride with hydrogen fluoride in the presence of oxygen. The preferred temperature for the reaction is in the neighborhood of 600 deg C and the preferred reactant mixture consists of HF mixed with from 5 to 20 volume% of O/sub 2/.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-006992
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2815266
OSTI ID:
4333630
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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HIGH TEMPERATURE
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