Corrosion of Extra-Mild Steel by Uranium Hexafluoride

Synopsis

Describes the changes that take place on the surface of extra-mild steel kept in a gaseous atmosphere of uranium hexafluoride. Illustrates the formation and thickening of interferential film; preferential attack of inclusions and grain joints which coat with crystals of uranium sub-fluorides; reorganisation and growth of crystals.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 5 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1970

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Specialists in surface reactions; metallurgists; corrosion experts.* CHEMSOC

Keywords

corrosion; metallurgy; metals; steel

Credits

Director

R Hasson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Commissariat á l’Energie Atomique

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library