Kinetics of thermal decomposition of gelled UO3 microspheres

Abstract

The kinetics of decomposition of gelled UO 3 microspheres has been studied by thermal analysis (DTA and TG) and by X-ray examination. UO3 microspheres prepared via/~ hydrolysis process were used in the study. The DTA and TG curves were obtained in various atmospheres at different heating rates. The activation energies for the various stages of decomposition were calculaled using the Carrol and Manche method.