Corrosion Problems Associated With Uranium Refining^*

A summary is made of some of the special corrosion problems associated with the production of uranium metal from ore concentrates. After a description is given of processing conditions and existing materials of construction, corrosion rates and effects are related to: (a) variable ore composition, (b) alternate materials of construction, (c) variable operating conditions, and (d) maintenance of product purity. Changes made in the processing system and materials of construction necessitated by the severity of corrosion are discussed. The basic refining process is described and the performance of presently used and alternate materials of construction are compared. 8.10.2