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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF has floated a tender for Technology Licensing Opportunity Single Crystal Uranium Fabrication through Molten Salt Electrodeposition. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 21 Aug 2024. The tender notice number is BA-1384, while the TOT Ref Number is 89662730. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Technology Licensing Opportunity Single Crystal Uranium Fabrication through Molten Salt Electrodeposition

Deadline : 21 Aug 2024

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Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 89662730

Document Ref. No. : BA-1384

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY

Single Crystal Uranium Fabrication Through Molten Salt Electrodeposition

Molten salt electrodeposition method to fabricate high-quality single crystal uranium dendrites, setting new standards in efficiency and applicability across multiple sectors.

Opportunity: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), managed and operated by Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), offers the opportunity to explore a license and/or collaborative research agreement to commercialize this uranium crystal fabrication method. This technology transfer opportunity is part of a dedicated effort to convert government-funded research into job opportunities, businesses, and, ultimately, an improved way of life for the American people.

Overview: Single-crystal metals like uranium offer exceptional properties that make them vital in a range of applications, including but not limited to superconductors and nuclear reactor fuels. The conventional method for creating these single-crystal structures has been the Czochralski process, which has its set of drawbacks such as elevated operating temperatures. The search for an efficient alternative has thus far remained an industry challenge.

Description: The method developed at INL employs low-voltage or low-current electrodeposition in a LiCl-KCl-UCl3 salt system to create single-crystal uranium dendrites. Unlike traditional methods, this innovative technique enables the formation of single crystals at substantially lower temperatures. The process involves a specialized electrochemical cell, complete with electrodes and a power source, to enable the controlled deposition of uranium from a feed material.

Benefits:

Simplified and streamlined process. Operable at lower temperatures than conventional methods. Flexible experimental setup allows for the production of different single-crystal uranium configurations.Applications:

Superconductor research and development. Advanced fuels for next...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID BA-1384 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF Office BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Sep 27, 2023 11:39 am EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 21, 2024 11:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Aug 21, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 4470 - NUCLEAR REACTORS
NAICS Code: 221113 - Nuclear Electric Power Generation

Place of Performance: Idaho Falls, ID 83415 USA