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THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS OF THE DEOXIDATION OF THORIUM BY CALCIUM

Journal Article · · Trans. Met. Soc. AIME
OSTI ID:4837124

BS>Calcium metal was found to deoxidize thorium at 1000 to 1200 deg C. The reaction kinetics were determined and related to the diffusion coefficients of oxygen in thorium. The solubility of oxygen in thorium, the minimum oxygen concentration, and the diffusion coefficient were determined from 1000 to 1200 deg C. This process resulted in the lowest oxygen concentrations reported for thorium metal. (auth)

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, Iowa
NSA Number:
NSA-16-000116
OSTI ID:
4837124
Report Number(s):
IS-213
Journal Information:
Trans. Met. Soc. AIME , Journal Name: Trans. Met. Soc. AIME Vol. Vol: 221
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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