Fabrication Development of Beryllium-CladnUranium-3.8% Silicon, Uranium-10% Molybdenum,nand Uranium - Uranium Monocarbide Cermets

摘要

Beryllium was extrusion clad and/or roll clad on uranium-3.87o silicon (epsilon uranium), uranium-10% molybdenum, and uranium-uranium monocarbide cermets containing uranium monocarbide of the order of 58 to 62 /o, with the following results:n(a) Uranium-3.8% siliconnExtrusion cladding, including end sealing, was successful when extrusion temperature was in the range 1650 - 1750 F (898 - 954 G). Below 1650 F extrusion cladding was not successful.nRoll cladding was not successful at 1600 - 1750°F (872 - 954°C) but results indicate further development should be undertaken at the upper end of this temperature range.