Patents by Inventor Johan P. Nieuwenhuis

Johan P. Nieuwenhuis has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Production of uranium hexafluoride
    Patent number: 5505927
    Abstract: A process for producing uranium hexafluoride comprises bringing fluorine gas into contact with reactive particles comprising uranium metal, as well as with non-reactive particles which are substantially inert and which are in contact with the reactive particles. The reactive particles are kept distinct from the non-reactive particles. The fluorine gas is allowed to react with the uranium metal at elevated temperature, thereby to produce gaseous uranium hexafluoride. The uranium hexafluoride is separated from any residual fluorine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1996
    Assignee: Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa Limited
    Inventor: Johan P. Nieuwenhuis