Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Processes and products
Patent
1993-10-27
1995-01-10
Mai, Ngoclan T.
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Processes and products
204243R, 204245, 204292, 204294, 423 5, 423DIG12, C25C 300, C25C 334
Patent
active
053804066
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for continuous production of liquid uranium alloys through the electrolytic reduction of uranium chlorides. The apparatus includes an electrochemical cell formed from an anode shaped to form an electrolyte reservoir, a cathode comprising a metal, such as iron, capable of forming a eutectic uranium alloy having a melting point less than the melting point of pure uranium, and molten electrolyte in the reservoir comprising a chlorine or fluorine containing salt and uranium chloride. The method of the invention produces an eutectic uranium alloy by creating an electrolyte reservoir defined by a container comprising an anode, placing an electrolyte in the reservoir, the electrolyte comprising a chlorine or fluorine containing salt and uranium chloride in molten form, positioning a cathode in the reservoir where the cathode comprises a metal capable of forming an uranium alloy having a melting point less than the melting point of pure uranium, and applying a current between the cathode and the anode.
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Hayden H. Wayne
Horton James A.
Gaither Roger S.
Mai Ngoclan T.
Moser William R.
The United States of America as represented by the Department of
Valdes Miguel A.
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