Thermal decomposition of ammonium uranates
Loading...
Date
1973-04
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
Thermal decomposition of ammonium uranates in various atmospheres was studied using thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermogravimetric analysis, differential thermal analysis and infra-red spectrophotometry. The various stages of decomposition are discussed in terms of reaction mechanisms. The effect of nitrate impurities on thermal decomposition is briefly described. It is concluded that the ammonium uranate system at equilibrium is a continuous non-stoichiometric system with zeolitic properties.
Description
Keywords
Ammonium compounds, Nitrates, Decomposition, Uranyl compounds, Infrared spectra
Citation
Price, G. H. & Stuart, W. I. (1973). Thermal decomposition of ammonium uranates (AAEC/E276). Lucas Heights, NSW: Australian Atomic Energy Commission.