Process for conversion of UF.sub.6 to UO.sub.2

Details Process for conversion of UF.sub.6 to UO.sub.2 Process for conversion of UF.sub.6 to UO.sub.2

1977-05-16

1978-10-17

Schafer, Richard E.

Chemistry of inorganic compounds

Radioactive

Uranium compound

2604291, 423 11, 423 12, C01G 4302, C07F 500

Patent

active

041209362

ABSTRACT:
UO.sub.2 for nuclear fuel is made from UF.sub.6. The method involves injecting UF.sub.6, with or without a nitrogen carrier, into a solution containing 1) an inert reaction medium, 2) water, 3) a Lewis base. The precipitate from the above reaction is then reduced in H.sub.2 at a temperature below 750.degree. C. to give ceramic grade UO.sub.2.

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