Thermal decomposition of UO3 hydrates
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Date
1971-08
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
Abstract
Thermal decomposition, crystal structure and methods of preparation of the various compounds formed between UO3 and H20 are reviewed. A preliminary study of the thermal decomposition of single crystals of a-UO2(OH)2 is described. Hot-stage optical microscopy was used to determine physical changes which accompany decomposition, and single crystal x-ray diffraction helped to identify both the decomposition products and their preferred orientations.
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Pyrolysis, Uranium dioxide, Reactor fueling, ADU
Citation
Rundle, D. L. (1971). Thermal decomposition of UO3 hydrates (AAEC/TM600). Lucas Heights, NSW: Australian Atomic Energy Commision.