Uranium Processing and Properties
Uranium Processing and Properties

Author: Jonathan S. Morrell

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-07-22

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1461475910

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Uranium Processing and Properties describes developments in uranium science, engineering and processing and covers a broad spectrum of topics and applications in which these technologies are harnessed. This book offers the most up-to-date knowledge on emerging nuclear technologies and applications while also covering new and established practices for working with uranium supplies. The book also aims to provide insights into current research and processing technology developments in order to stimulate and motivate innovation among readers. Topics covered include casting technology, plate and sheet rolling, machining of uranium and uranium alloys, forming and fabrication techniques, corrosion kinetics, nondestructive evaluation and thermal modeling.

Effects of Rolling and Heat Treatment on Anisotropic Irradiation Growth of Uranium
Effects of Rolling and Heat Treatment on Anisotropic Irradiation Growth of Uranium

Author: J. H. Kittel

Publisher:

Published: 1961

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13:

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An investigation was made to determine the effect of rolling temperature, roll pass design, amount of reduction, and heat treatment before and after rolling on the anisotropic growth rate of uranium under irradiation. The growth rate was found to increase with decreasing rolling temperature and with increasing reduction of area at 300 deg C. The rate of elongation was proportional to the amount of (010) component present or, where shortening occurred, to the amount of (100) component. Oval-edge-oval roll passes resulted in somewhat higher irradiation growth rates than did round roll passes. Recrystallization after rolling effectively reduced the irradiation growth rate of uranium rolled at temperatures of 500 deg C and lower. Irradiation caused length shortening in uranium which was beta quenched after being round-rolled at temperatures of 400 deg C and above, and which was beta quenched after being oval- rolled at temperatures of 300 deg C and above.