Liquid Thermal Diffusion

Abstract

The discovery of uranium fission opened up vast new possibilities for useful applications. Among these was the energy-yielding chain reaction. In employing uranium for this purpose only on isotope U-235 takes part. Hence it was thought likely that it might be necessary to obtain some separation of the isotopes of uranium in order to liberate this energy. Representatives of the Navy were interested in the possible application of atomic energy to submarine propulsion. For this purpose the use of an energy source build up of either separated uranium or of uranium plus heavy eater seemed essential in order to attain the small weights and small volume necessary for submarine installations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 10, 1946
Accession Number
AD1202763

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.