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Preparation of U.sub.3 O.sub.8

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OSTI ID:863574
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.
Research Organization:
E I DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO INC
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4201738
OSTI ID:
863574
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English