摘要 |
Transition metal, notably zirconium alloy, is melted (e.g., by a plasma) to form droplets within the size range of minus 20, plus 60 mesh. The droplets are exposed to a hydrogen atmosphere for a short period while cooling through the hydriding temperature range (e.g., 600 DEG C. to 400 DEG C.). A friable particulate of uniform size and hydrogen content, suitable for sintering or forming components, is recovered.
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