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DEVELOPMENT OF URANIUM METAL PRODUCTION IN AMERICA

Journal Article · · Journal of Chemical Education (U.S.)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ed037p56· OSTI ID:4732659
The discovery and first preparations of uranium are described. The development of production methods is outlined. Topics covered include: uranium production prior to the atomic age, expansion of uranium metal operations in 1942, developments in casting and preparation in 1942, expansion of the calcium- UF/sub 4/ process, methods development, and industrialization of processes. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, Iowa
NSA Number:
NSA-17-018687
OSTI ID:
4732659
Report Number(s):
ISC-1076; 0021-9584
Journal Information:
Journal of Chemical Education (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Education (U.S.) Journal Issue: 2 Vol. Vol: 37; ISSN JCEDA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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