ISSN:
1588-2780
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract Preparation of UO2-x samples by means of thermal treatment of zirconium or quartz ampoules containing powdered UO2 and thorium metal having properties of oxygen getter is described. UO2-x samples were identified by X-ray technique. Oxide prepared was a black powder with crystal lattice parameter exceeding that of stoichiometric UO2.000. It is shown that under such conditions UO2-x may be prepared within the temperature range of 500–1200°C and fixed by quenching at room temperature. Oxygen coefficient values of oxides were estimated by method of solid electrolyte coulometry (SEC). Lattice parameter versus O/U ratio was determined. Maximum value of UO2-x lattice parameter was 0.54760 nm which agreed with UO1.98.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02117563
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