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Preparation of U/sub 3/O/sub 8/. [Patent Application]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5981742
A method is described for the preparation of U/sub 3/O/sub 8/ nuclear fuel material by direct precipitation of uranyl formate monohydrate from uranyl nitrate solution. The uranyl formate monohydrate precipitate is removed, dried and calcined to produce U/sub 3/O/sub 8/ having a controlled particle size distribution.
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US A 936460
OSTI ID:
5981742
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English