US3049401A
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Process for dissolving binary uraniumzirconium or zirconium-base alloys
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-04
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Granted: 1962-08-14
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Expires: 1980-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert A Jonke
- 👤 John J Barghusen
- 👤 Norman M Levitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:14
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23F; C23F1/00; C23F1/10; C23F1/12; C01; C01G; C01G25/00; C01G43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A PROCESS OF DISSOLVING ZIRCONIUM-BASE METALS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BINARY URANIUM-ZIR CONIUM ALLOYS AND ZIRCONIUM-BASE ALLOYS CONTAINING FROM 1.2 TO 1.6 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF TIN, FROM 0.08 TO 0.17 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF CHROMIUM, FROM 0.06 TO 0.14 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF CHROMIUM, FROM 0.03 TO 0.07 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF NICKEL AND LESS THAN 0.009 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF NITROGEN, THE BALANCE BEING ZIRCONIUM, COMPRISING CONTACTING SAID METAL WITH AN ANHYDROUS GASEOUS MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN FLUORIDE AND FROM 10 TO 32% BY WEIGHT OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AT BETWEEN 400 AND 550*C. WHEREBY SOLID ZIRCONIUM FLUORIDE IS FORMED AND PRECIPITATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A PROCESS OF DISSOLVING ZIRCONIUM-BASE METALS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF BINARY URANIUM-ZIR CONIUM ALLOYS AND ZIRCONIUM-BASE ALLOYS CONTAINING FROM 1.2 TO 1.6 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF TIN, FROM 0.08 TO 0.17 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF CHROMIUM, FROM 0.06 TO 0.14 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF CHROMIUM, FROM 0.03 TO 0.07 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF NICKEL AND LESS THAN 0.009 PERCENT BY WEIGHT OF NITROGEN, THE BALANCE BEING ZIRCONIUM, COMPRISING CONTACTING SAID METAL WITH AN ANHYDROUS GASEOUS MIXTURE OF HYDROGEN FLUORIDE AND FROM 10 TO 32% BY WEIGHT OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AT BETWEEN 400 AND 550*C. WHEREBY SOLID ZIRCONIUM FLUORIDE IS FORMED AND PRECIPITATED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-08-13 | 1966-02-12 | 1966-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-08-13 | 1970-02-12 | 1970-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-08-13 | 1974-02-12 | 1974-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |