Magnesium fluoride reduction-vessel liners. Final report
The work described in this report details a program that demonstrated a method by which magnesium fluoride, the by-product of the reduction reaction of uranium tetrafluoride to uranium metal could be used to replace the present graphite used to line the reduction vessel. Utilization of magnesium fluoride (MgF2) as a reduction-vessel liner has the potential to decrease carbon contamination and thereby reduce DU derby rejects due to chemistry. Additionally, there would be the elimination of the cost of the graphite crucible liner and the associated disposal costs by replacement with the by-product of the reduction reaction, which is magnesium fluoride. The process would ultimately result in reduced manufacturing costs for derby metal and higher yield of finished penetrators. This was to be accomplished in such a manner as to produce uranium metal derbies which would be accommodated into the present Nuclear Metals-Carolina Metals penetrator production process with minimal changes in equipment and procedures.
- Research Organization:
- Nuclear Metals, Inc., Concord, MA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5596263
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-166336/8/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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