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By Robert Hackenberg
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 4E
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 June 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v04e.a0006256
EISBN: 978-1-62708-169-6
... Abstract Heat treatment of depleted uranium (DU) alloys with 4.0 wt% or more molybdenum or equivalent is similar to that of dilute alloys. This article discusses the metallurgical characteristics and processing considerations of DU and its alloys, and describes the control of grain size...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 13B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2005
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v13b.a0003828
EISBN: 978-1-62708-183-2
... Abstract This article reviews general corrosion of uranium and its alloys under atmospheric and aqueous exposure as well as with gaseous environments. It describes the dependence of uranium and uranium alloy corrosion on microstructure, alloying, solution chemistry, and temperature as well...
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By K.H. Eckelmeyer
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 2
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1990
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v02.a0001085
EISBN: 978-1-62708-162-7
... Abstract Uranium is a moderately strong and ductile metal that can be cast, formed, and welded by a variety of standard methods. This article presents an overview of the processing and properties of uranium and uranium alloys with a brief overview of the principal hazards and precautions...
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By James A. Aris
Book: Machining
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 16
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1989
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v16.a0002192
EISBN: 978-1-62708-188-7
... Abstract This article focuses on the basic metallurgy and machining parameters of classes of depleted and enriched uranium alloys. It provides information on the health precautions applicable to the machining of depleted uranium alloys. The article also discusses tool wear and the types...
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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 3
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 27 April 2016
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v03.a0006215
EISBN: 978-1-62708-163-4
... Abstract This article is a compilation of binary alloy phase diagrams for which uranium (U) is the first named element in the binary pair. The diagrams are presented with element compositions in weight percent. The atomic percent compositions are given in a secondary scale. For each binary...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 9
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v09.a0003780
EISBN: 978-1-62708-177-1
... Abstract This article discusses the principles of physical metallurgy and metallography of depleted uranium. It describes the techniques involved in the preparation of thin foils for transmission electron microscopy and illustrates the resulting microstructure of uranium and uranium alloys...
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Published: 01 January 1986
Fig. 11 Flow diagram for the quantification of uranium. More
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Published: 01 January 1986
Fig. 13 Uranium laser-induced fluorescence spectra for a sample found to contain 8 ng U. Individual spectra are offset vertically for clarity; however, the vertical scale is constant. Peak A is the CaF 2 Raman peak; peak B is the uranium fluorescence peak. Spectra are shown for three More
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Published: 01 January 1986
Fig. 2 X-ray absorption curve for uranium as a function of wavelength. More
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Published: 01 January 1989
Fig. 1 Normal flank wear encountered when cutting unalloyed, depleted uranium using two types of TNMP 432 carbide inserts (three views of each insert are shown). (a, b, c) Plain carbide (94WC-5.5Co-0.5TaC). (d, e, f) Titanium-nitride coated (TiC/TiCN/TiN coatings on a special-strengthened More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 20 Portion of the uranium-silicon phase diagram. Source: Ref 21 More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 21 Casting of a uranium-silicon alloy that contains 3.8% Si. Grains of U 3 Si 2 are surrounded by grains of U 3 Si on a background of a eutectic matrix that is a mixture of uranium and U 3 Si. 500×. See also Fig. 23 in this article. Source: Ref 21 More
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Published: 01 December 2004
Fig. 22 Same uranium-silicon alloy as Fig. 21 , but the casting has been thermally treated at 900 °C (1650 °F) for several hours. Structure is U 3 Si, within which are contained the remnants of U 3 Si 2 . 500× More
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Published: 27 April 2016
Fig. 28 Portion of the uranium-silicon phase diagram. Source: Ref 19 as published in Ref 1 More
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Published: 27 April 2016
Fig. 29 Casting of a uranium-silicon alloy that contains 3.8% Si. Grains of U 3 Si 2 are surrounded by grains of U 3 Si on a background of a eutectic matrix that is a mixture of uranium and U 3 Si. Original magnification: 500×. Source: Ref 19 as published in Ref 1 More
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Published: 27 April 2016
Fig. 30 Same uranium-silicon alloy as Fig. 29 , but the casting has been thermally treated at 900 °C (1650 °F) for several hours. Structure is U 3 Si, within which are contained the remnants of U 3 Si 2 . Original magnification: 500×. Source: Ref 1 More
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Published: 01 January 1990
Fig. 1 Effect of temperature on the tensile properties of unalloyed uranium. T m , melting temperature. Source: Ref 12 More
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Published: 01 January 1990
Fig. 3 Solubilities of alloying elements in γ, β, and α polymorphs of uranium. Source: Ref 17 More
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Published: 01 January 1990
Fig. 10 Stress-strain curve of quenched uranium alloy illustrating initial residual stresses at the surface (A) and interior (B) and how compressive mechanical stress relief reduces residual stress magnitudes More
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Published: 01 January 1990
Fig. 11 Tensile properties of cast uranium-vanadium alloys. Source: Ref 35 More