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Uranium Processing and Properties

  • Covers a broad spectrum of topics and applications that deal with uranium processing and the properties of uranium
  • Offers extensive coverage of both new and established practices for dealing with uranium supplies in nuclear engineering
  • Promotes the documentation of the state-of-the-art processing techniques utilized for uranium and other specialty metals
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Introduction to Uranium

    • Nathan R. Gubel, Kenneth H. Eckelmeyer, Kimberly N. Johnson, Mark J. Jackson, Jonathan S. Morrell
    Pages 1-34
  3. Melting and Casting of Uranium

    • Edward B. Ripley
    Pages 35-69
  4. Machining of Uranium and Uranium Alloys with Coated Cutting Tools

    • Mark J. Jackson, Grant M. Robinson, Michael D. Whitfield, Rodney G. Handy, Jonathan S. Morrell
    Pages 71-93
  5. Grinding of Uranium and Uranium Alloys

    • Mark J. Jackson, Micheal D. Whitfield, Grant M. Robinson, Rodney G. Handy, Jonathan S. Morrell
    Pages 95-121
  6. Uranium Processing

    • Brajendra Mishra, Nathan R. Gubel, Rahul Bhola
    Pages 123-172
  7. The Uranium–Hydrogen Binary System

    • G. Louis Powell
    Pages 173-188
  8. Uranium Corrosion Near Ambient Temperature

    • G. Louis Powell
    Pages 189-206
  9. Nondestructive Evaluation of Uranium: Fundamentals and Future

    • Jonathan Poncelow, David L. Olson, Cameron Howard, Kamalu Koenig, Craig VanHorn
    Pages 207-268
  10. High-Density, Low-Enriched Uranium-Based Target for Radioisotope Production

    • Gary L. Solbrekken, Kyler K. Turner, Srisharan G. Govindarajan
    Pages 269-305
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 307-313

About this book

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.

Editors and Affiliations

  • , Compatibility and Surveillance Section, Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge, USA

    Jonathan S. Morrell

  • , Center for Advanced Manufacturing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

    Mark J. Jackson

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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