RESULTS OF NaK CAPSULE FAILURES IN HOT WATER FLOW TUBE

Technical Report · Fri Sep 12 00:00:00 EDT 1958

OSTI ID:4193325

Weber, J W

Results deliberately caused failure in NaK filled aluminum body capsules containing small diameter uranium rods are presented. Autoclave and flow tube tests results are included. It is noted that the most significant result of these tests is that there is no distortion or capsule swelling from the NaK-water reaction which might cause blockage or injury to reactor process tubes. (J.R.D.)

• Research Organization: General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
• DOE Contract Number: AT(45-1)-1350
• NSA Number: NSA-14-012853
• OSTI ID: 4193325
• Report Number(s): HW-56588
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

METALS, CERAMICS, AND MATERIALS
ALUMINUM
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
FAILURES
FUEL CANS
LIQUID FLOW
MATERIALS TESTING
POTASSIUM ALLOYS
PRESSURE VESSELS
RODS
SODIUM ALLOYS
TUBES
URANIUM
WATER