[ RadSafe ] burning temperature of uranium supports nanoparticle formation

[James Salsman]

I owe the nanoparticle contamination researchers an apology, in
light of the fact that the burning temperature of small particles
of uranium can apparently reach double that of the 1400 deg. C
steady-state temperature of centimeter cubes, according to
E.M. Mouradian, L. Baker, Jr., "Burning Temperatures of Uranium
and Zirconium in Air," Nuclear Science and Engineering, vol. 15
(1963), p. 388-394, in particular Fig. 6 on page 392, and Fig. 3.

Sincerely,
James Salsman