DIRECT REDUCTION OF URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE TO URANIUM METAL BY SODIUM (DRUHM PROCESS)

摘要

The chemical feasibility of the direct, continuous reduction of UF6 to uranium with sodium was shown in several tests. Up to 93.5% of the uranium content of UF6 continuously reduced by sodium in a reaction vessel was recovered as massive uranium metal of acceptable purity. A remaining problem is development of compatible materials of construction.