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Method for converting UF/sub 5/ to UF/sub 4/ in a molten fluoride salt

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7221199
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The reduction of UF/sub 5/ to UF/sub 4/ in a molten fluoride salt by sparging with hydrogen is catalyzed by metallic platinum. The reaction is also catalyzed by platinum alloyed with gold reaction equipment.
Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 4005178
OSTI ID:
7221199
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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ACTINIDE COMPOUNDS
ALLOYS
CATALYSTS
CATALYTIC EFFECTS
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