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The analysis of uranium phosphides

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4602830

Methods are described for the chemical analysis of uranium monophosphide (UP) and a higher phosphide (U3P4) produced as an intermediate in the preparation of the monophosphide. Sintering with a 3:1 mixture of sodium peroxide and sodium carbonate in a nickel crucible at 350 deg C for 1 hour is employed to dissolve samples for the determination of the phosphorus content.

Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, England (United Kingdom)
NSA Number:
NSA-19-030072
OSTI ID:
4602830
Report Number(s):
AERE-R--4906
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English