Method of obtaining uranium from oxide using a chloride process

Details Method of obtaining uranium from oxide using a chloride process Method of obtaining uranium from oxide using a chloride process

1990-07-03

1992-11-17

Walsh, Donald P.

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

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423 3, 423 19, 423253, 423257, C25C 334

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051640503

ABSTRACT:
A method of obtaining uranium metal from an oxidized uranium compound, characterized in that the oxidized compound is treated with chlorine and carbon at a first stage, to obtain a chloride which is reduced by electrolysis or metallothermy using a reducing metal at a second stage.

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