A novel method for the preparation of uranium metal, oxide and carbide via electrolytic amalgamation

Wang, L.C.; Lee, H.C.; Lee, T.S.; Lai, Wen-Rong; Chen, Chang

doi:10.1016/0022-1902(78)80432-1

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“…The amalgam was converted to uranium metal by heating to 1300°C under vacuum. X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, metallography and thermal analysis were consistent with the presence of uranium metal [ 84 ].…”

Section: Electrochemical Preparationmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…A uranium–mercury amalgam (1.9 mg U ml −1 Hg) was prepared in a two-compartment cell [ 84 ]. A platinum anode and an acidic sulfate solution were contained in the upper compartment, while a mercury pool cathode and a uranyl acetate solution (0.1 M, pH 2) were in the lower compartment.…”

Section: Electrochemical Preparationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several studies have been reported in acetic acid for the preparation of uranium-mercury amalgams [47,[82][83][84][85]. The experimental set-up usually consisted of an electrochemical cell equipped with a cation exchange membrane which maintains the pH of the catholyte at a constant value.…”

Section: Electrochemical Preparation In Acetic Acidmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Uranium metal is associated with several aspects of nuclear technology; it is used as fuel for research and power reactors, targets for medical isotope productions, explosive for nuclear weapons and precursors in synthetic chemistry. The study of uranium metal at the laboratory scale presents the opportunity to evaluate metallic nuclear fuels, develop new methods for metallic spent fuel reprocessing and advance the science relevant to nuclear forensics and medical isotope production. Since its first isolation in 1841, from the reaction of uranium chloride and potassium metal, uranium metal has been prepared by solid-state reactions and in solution by electrochemical, chemical and radiochemical methods. The present review summarizes the methods outlined above and describes the chemistry associated with each preparation.

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Section: Electrochemical Preparationmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Electrochemical Preparationmentioning

confidence: 99%