Recycle Process for Depleted Uranium Machining Chips by Vacuum Induction Remelt

摘要

The objective of the effort described in this report was to develop a method by which oxidized machining chips of depleted uranium, DU-3/4 titanium, generated in the production of large caliber penetrators, could be recycled as part of the charge in melting and casting of the alloy. The melting of this material was carried out by means of vacuum induction techniques. The advantages of such a procedure could be the improvement of metal utilization, a reduction in the volume of scrap presently generated and, consequently, a lowering of the direct cost of disposal. Recovery of such material would result in reduced penetrator manufacturing costs and in contract savings to the government. Keywords: Depleted uranium, Cost reduction.