Preparation of uranium targets by electro-deposition method

LOW ENERGY ACCELERATORS AND RADIATION APPLICATIONS

Preparation of uranium targets by electro-deposition method

HE Jiaheng，

CHEN Qiping，

ZHONG Wenbin，

LI Xingliang，

WANG Jing，

DANG Yufeng，

LIU Guopin

Nuclear Science and Techniques

Vol.21, No.3

pp.161-164

Published in print 20 Jun 2010

DOI：10.13538/j.1001-8042/nst.21.161-164

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In this paper, uranium targets are prepared by electro-deposition. Hydrated uranium dioxide films are electrodeposited into stainless steel plates using uranyl nitrate in ammonium oxalate solution. The results show that the deposition efficiency of the uranium depends on many parameters, such as pH value, supporting electrolyte, current density, and cell design. The uranium films were characterized by infrared spectrum, scanning electron microscope, and X-ray spectrum. The uranium films, with a yield of 98%, are in the thickness of about 6 mg·cm^–2.

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