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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE PREPARATION OF URANIUM SILICIDE ARTICLES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4770014
A process is given for preparing non-porous shaped articles of U/sub 3/ Si/sub 2/, USi, USi/sub 2/, and USi/sub 3/. The process comprises introducing into a mold an intimate mixture of U and Si particles in the desired proportions, heating the mixture under vacuum to at least 450 deg C (say 625 to 675 deg C) to solidify the mixture, and completing the U-Si reaction by removing the mixture from the mold and heating with induction to 1400 to 1500 deg C in vacuum. Apparatuses for making cylindrical bars with this process are described. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-001912
OSTI ID:
4770014
Report Number(s):
GB 908941
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English