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Title: PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MAGNESIUM-THORIUM ALLOY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4727885

A process is given for preparing Mg-Th alloys by reduction of ThF/sub 4/ with an excess of Mg. The process comprises mixing ThF/sub 4/ with LiF and an alkaline earth metal fluoride to form a low-melting salt mixture, and reacting the mixture with excess molten Mg. The salt phase is easily separated from the alloy. Several examples of the process are given. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-021609
OSTI ID:
4727885
Report Number(s):
GB 924415
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 1959 Feb 25; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English