Development of low enriched uranium target plates by thermo-mechanical processing of UAl2–Al matrix for production of 99Mo in Pakistan

Uranium aluminide predominated with UAl2 phase was prepared by arc-melting procedures and comminuted to required particle size. UAl2 and Al powders were blended and compacted to achieve LEU fuel density of 2.17g/cm3. The picture-frame technique was used to clad the dispersions (UAl2–Al) with aluminu...

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Published in:Nuclear engineering and design 2013-02, Vol.255, p.77-85
Main Authors: Ali, Kanwar Liaqat, Khan, Akhlaque Ahmad, Mushtaq, Ahmad, Imtiaz, Farhan, Ziai, Maratab Ali, Gulzar, Amir, Farooq, Muhammad, Hussain, Nazar, Ahmed, Nisar, Pervez, Shahid, Zaidi, Jamshed Hussain
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Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Controled nuclear fusion plants
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
Fission nuclear power plants
Fuels
Installations for energy generation and conversion: thermal and electrical energy
Nuclear fuels
Preparation and processing of nuclear fuels
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Summary:Uranium aluminide predominated with UAl2 phase was prepared by arc-melting procedures and comminuted to required particle size. UAl2 and Al powders were blended and compacted to achieve LEU fuel density of 2.17g/cm3. The picture-frame technique was used to clad the dispersions (UAl2–Al) with aluminum. A few target plates were fabricated by thermo-mechanical processing (hot rolling and annealing) of UAl2–Al matrix contained in roll billet of Al. The fabricated plates were characterized by destructive and some of non-destructive testing techniques and then annealed to achieve required phase of uranium aluminide for proper dissolution in basic media.
ISSN:0029-5493
1872-759X
DOI:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2012.10.014