METHOD OF MAKING JACKETED FISSIONABLE SLUG

Patent · Tue Feb 10 00:00:00 EST 1959

OSTI ID:4258817

Young, G J; Ohlinger, L A

BS>A method is described for fabricating a jacketed fissionable body or slug to provide an effective leak-proof seal between the jacket and the end closure. A housing for the fissionable slug is first formed and then tinned on the interior. The fissionable slug is coated on its exterior surface with the same material used to tin the interior of the housing. The coated slug is then inserted into the housing. A disc shaped end closure for the housing, coated with the tinning material, is inserted into the open end of the housing while the tinning material is still liquid. The end of the housing is then swaged into good contact with the periphery of the closure.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-013664
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2873238
• OSTI ID: 4258817
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

METALLURGY AND CERAMICS
COATING
FABRICATION
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
JACKETS
LIQUID METALS
SEALS
SURFACES
TIN