Identification of Reaction Products Formed During Magnesium Reduction of Uranium Tetrafluoride: Report
Description:
Abstract: "This report describes the results of X-ray diffraction examination of reaction products from a series of experiments performed by Mallinckrodt Chemical Works as an acid in understanding the process of bomb reduction of UF4. UF4 is initially reduced to UF3 by magnesium at 560 C., and subsequently to metal at 600 C. MgF2 from the initial reaction forms a coating on the magnesium which retards the final spontaneous reaction."
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
Schwartz, C. M. & Vaughan, D. A.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department