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METHOD OF PREPARING SINTERED ZIRCONIUM METAL FROM ITS HYDRIDES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4336084

The invention relates to the preparation of metal shapes from zirconium hydride by powder metallurgical techniques. The zirconium hydride powder which is to be used for this purpose can be prepared by rendering massive pieces of crystal bar zirconium friable by heat treatment in purified hydrogen. This any then be ground into powder and powder can be handled in the air without danger of it igniting. It may then be compacted in the normal manner by being piaced in a die. The compact is sintered under vacuum conditions preferably at a temperature ranging from 1200 to 1300 deg C and for periods of one to three hours.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-010250
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2823116
OSTI ID:
4336084
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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