Survey of Homogeneous Reactor Chemical Problems,

Abstract

This paper presents a survey of the principal chemical factors involved in the selection of a fuel-bearing solute for use in an aqueous homogeneous reactor and of the chemical phenomena encountered in the operation of such a reactor. Phase diagrams for systems involving uranyl nitrate, fluoride, phosphate, chromate and sulfate are presented and discussed. The effects of reactor radiation on the solute and the solvent in each case are discussed and an appraisal of the limitations placed on reactor operation by chemical factors is presented. In particular, the kinetics of the peroxide problem are given in detail.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1955
Accession Number
ADA316309

Entities

People

  • C. H. Secoy

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Phenomena
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Free Radicals
  • Fuel Systems
  • High Temperature
  • Homogeneous Reactors
  • Liquid Phases
  • Liquids
  • Phase
  • Precipitation
  • Radiation
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Solid Phases
  • Uranium Compounds

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