Uranyl ammonium carbonate (AUC), with the chemical formula UOCO·2(NH)CO, plays a crucial role in the wet conversion of uranium hexafluoride (UF) into uranium dioxide (UO) or triuranium octaoxide (UO) for nuclear fuel production, and is used in commercial and research reactors. In this study, the precipitation of AUC from uranyl fluoride (UOF) solution and its subsequent conversion into UO powder were investigated. AUC precipitation was performed at uranium concentrations in UOF solution of 80-120 gL, ammonium carbonate (NH)CO concentrations of 200-400 gL, and (NH)CO to U (C/U) ratios of 5-9.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The mechanical rupture of an atheroma cap may initiate a thrombus formation, followed by an acute coronary event and death. Several morphology and tissue composition factors have been identified to play a role on the mechanical stability of an atheroma, including cap thickness, lipid core stiffness, remodeling index, and blood pressure. More recently, the presence of microcalcifications (μCalcs) in the atheroma cap has been demonstrated, but their combined effect with other vulnerability factors has not been fully investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: This study aimed to report the results of SARS-CoV-2 PCR-based screening campaigns conducted on dependent elderly residents (compared with staff members) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Marseille, France, and the follow-up of positive cases.
Methods: Data from 1691 elderly residents and 1000 members of staff were retrospectively collected through interviewing the medical teams in 24 LTCFs and using the hospitals' electronic health recording systems.
Results: Elderly residents were predominantly female (64.