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Method for enlarging grain size of uranium oxide

US4401608A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 1981
Grant dateAug 30, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2004/61
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The grain size of particulate uranium oxides is increased and adjusted by the application thereto of hydrogen peroxide. The procedure is useful in the manufacture of nuclear reactor fuel from powdered fissionable materials.

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