Production-scale Direct Oxide Reduction demonstration (open access)

Production-scale Direct Oxide Reduction demonstration

A detailed, statistically valid, examination of the direct oxide reduction parameters affecting process yield and purity was planned and executed. Guidelines for attaining yields approaching 100% are presented. Feed oxide, percent excess calcium, and stirrer design affected yield and product purity. Experiments were performed in production-scale equipment utilizing 800 grams of plutonium dioxide per charge. 1 ref., 9 figs., 3 tabs.
Date: January 23, 1989
Creator: Humiston, T.J.; Santi, D.J.; Long, J.L.; Thomas, R.L. (ed.) & Delaney, I.C. (comp.)
System: The UNT Digital Library