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Method for converting UF5 to UF4 in a molten fluoride salt

Patent ·
OSTI ID:862751
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  1. Oak Ridge, TN
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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.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4005178
OSTI ID:
862751
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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