Nuclear grade uranium tetrafluoride by the moving bed process

Abstract

After two years of research and development in the pilot plant stages, a plant for the production of nuclear grade uranium tetrafluoride by the Moving Bed Process has been designed, built, and successfully operated at Eldorado's Port Hope Refinery. This is the only production facility in the world using the moving bed technique for the production of UF4. An exceptionally high grade uranium tetrafluoride, low in unconverted uranium oxides and uranyl fluoride can be obtained. A large percentage of the production exceeds 99% uranium tetrafluoride. Total metal contamination is less than 150 ppm.