Preparation, microstructures, and properties of PuO/sub 2/

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7128582

Bickford, D F; Rankin, D T; Smith, P K

PuO/sub 2/ pellets with controlled microstructures were fabricated to meet operational requirements for packaged heat sources. Size distributions, morphologies (forms and structures), and packing densities were measured on calcined and milled powders, slugged compacts, and presintered granules. These variables influence microstructure, porosity distribution, and fracture behavior of hot-pressed and sintered PuO/sub 2/.

• Research Organization: Du Pont de Nemours (E.I.) and Co., Aiken, SC (USA). Savannah River Lab.
• DOE Contract Number: E(07-2)-1
• OSTI ID: 7128582
• Report Number(s): DP-MS-76-33; CONF-760856-4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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