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Preparation and Properties of Uranium and Thorium Monosulfides
Author(s) -
SHALEK P. D.
Publication year - 1963
Publication title -
journal of the american ceramic society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.9
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1551-2916
pISSN - 0002-7820
DOI - 10.1111/j.1151-2916.1963.tb11705.x
Subject(s) - uranium , thorium , sintering , homogenization (climate) , electrical resistivity and conductivity , materials science , melting point , impurity , metal , thermal expansion , thermal conductivity , reducing atmosphere , metallurgy , mineralogy , composite material , chemistry , biodiversity , ecology , organic chemistry , electrical engineering , biology , engineering
Uranium and thorium monosulfide bodies were made by the reaction of H 2 S with the metal at low temperature followed by homogenization and sintering at high temperature. Some US‐ThS solid solutions also were made. The effect of homogenization and firing temperature, S/metal ratio, impurities, and atmosphere on the densification, structure, and properties of these bodies is discussed. The properties evaluated include melting point, electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion, hardness, strength, oxidation behavior, and compatibility.