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Title:
Rolling and Forming of Thorium Metal
Author(s):
Document Type:
REPORT
Publication Date:
1961 May 02
Declassification Date:
2007 Jan 22
Accession Number:
None
Document Number(s):
RFP--232
Originating Research Org.:
Dow Chemical, Denver, CO (United States). Rocky Flats Plant
OpenNet Entry Date:
2014 Dec 17
OpenNet Modified Date:
2024 Nov 12
Description/Abstract:
One vacuum induction melted and cast nuclear grade thorium ingot was satisfactorily rolled and formed into a hemispherical shape. Attempts to roll and form two vacuum induction melted and cast alloy grade thorium ingots were not successful. Rolling and forming procedures are described and metallurgical evaluation is reported.