gaseous diffusion
1Gaseous diffusion — is a technology used to produce enriched uranium by forcing gaseous uranium hexafluoride, UF6, through semi permeable membranes. This produces a slight separation between the molecules containing uranium 235 and uranium 238. By use of a large… …
2gaseous diffusion — noun : diffusion of gases through a porous barrier at a rate of speed in direct proportion to the weight of the molecules, being used as the basis of a method of separating isotopes (as fissionable uranium 235 from the nonfissionable uranium 238) …
3gaseous diffusion enrichment — noun (physics) The enrichment of uranium isotopes using gaseous uranium hexafluoride passing through a porous barrier • • • Main Entry: ↑gas …
4Gaseous diffusion process — См. Газодиффузионная технология Термины атомной энергетики. Концерн Росэнергоатом, 2010 …
5gaseous diffusion method — dujų difuzijos metodas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. gaseous diffusion method vok. Gasdiffusionsverfahren, n rus. газодиффузионный метод, m pranc. méthode de diffusion gazeuse, f …
6gaseous diffusion — Chem. the passage of gas through microporous barriers, a technique used for isotope separation, esp. in the preparation of fuel for nuclear reactors. [1845 50] * * * …
7gaseous diffusion — /gæsiəs dəˈfjuʒən/ (say gaseeuhs duh fyoohzhuhn) noun the gradual permeation of the molecules of one substance by the molecules of a gas, as a result of random molecular movement …
8Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant — The Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant is a facility located in Piketon, Ohio that produced enriched uranium, including weapons grade uranium, for the United States atomic energy program and US nuclear weapons program. The plant is now operated… …
9Diffusion (disambiguation) — Diffusion is a time dependent random process causing a spread in space. Diffusion may also refer to: In physical sciences Molecular diffusion, spontaneous dispersion of mass (distinct from migration, caused by an external force) Conduction of… …
10Diffusion — This article is about the generic concept of the time dependent random process. For other uses, see Diffusion (disambiguation). Diffusion describes the spread of particles through random motion from regions of higher concentration to regions of… …
