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EXTRACTION OF THORIUM FROM THORIUM CHLORIDE AND PRODUCTION OF MAGNESIUM- THORIUM ALLOYS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4710375
A process is outlined for producing a Mg-Th hardener alloy. The process comprises forming a fused mixture of Th chloride and an alkali metal or alkaline- earth metal chloride, treating the fused mixture with an excess of Mg, and separating the resulting Mg- Th alloy from the melt. CaF/sub 2/ may be added to the separated alloy to convert the residual chlorides to a dense solid mass. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-018692
Assignee:
Magnesium Elektron Ltd.
Patent Number(s):
US 3084040
OSTI ID:
4710375
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English