PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MAGNESIUM-THORIUM ALLOY

Patent · Tue Mar 20 00:00:00 EST 1962

OSTI ID:4790508

Reding, Jr, J N

A method for preparing Mg-Th alloy by reduction of ThF/sub 4/ with Mg is outlined which gives good reduction efficiency, does not entrap the formed alloy in the saline phass, and prevents loss of ThF/sub 4/ by conversion into oxide. The method comprises forming a saline mixture of ThF/sub 4/, LiF, and MgF/sub 2/ and/or CaF/sub 2/ and subjecting the mixture to reduction by molten Mg at 700 to 1000 deg C. (D.L.C.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-16-012048
• Assignee: Dow Chemical Co.
• Patent Number(s): US 3026196
• OSTI ID: 4790508
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

METALS, CERAMICS, AND OTHER MATERIALS
CALCIUM FLUORIDES
CONVERSION
EFFICIENCY
LIQUID METALS
LITHIUM FLUORIDES
MAGNESIUM
MAGNESIUM ALLOYS
MAGNESIUM FLUORIDES
PREPARATION
REDUCTION
SALTS
TEMPERATURE
THORIUM ALLOYS
THORIUM FLUORIDES
THORIUM OXIDES