Sintering UO.sub.2 and oxidation of UO.sub.2 with microwave radiation
US4389355A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 23, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved method for preparing nuclear fuel pellets and recycling uranium dioxide utilizing microwave radiation wherein microwave induction furnaces replace conventional refractory-type sintering and shaker-air furnaces.
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