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PREPARATION OF SPHERICAL URANIUM DIOXIDE PARTICLES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4710374
This patent relates to the preparation of high-density, spherical UO/sub 2/ particles 80 to 150 microns in diameter. Sinterable UO/sub 2/ powder is wetted with 3 to 5 weight per cent water and tumbled for at least 48 hours. The resulting spherical particles are then sintered. The sintered particles are useful in dispersion-type fuel elements for nuclear reactors. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-018694
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3087781
OSTI ID:
4710374
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English