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Title: One-way implodable tag capsule with hemispherical beaded end cap for LWR fuel manufacturing

Patent ·
OSTI ID:335472

A capsule is disclosed containing a tag gas in a zircaloy body portion having a hemispherical top curved toward the bottom of the body portion. The hemispherical top has a rupturable portion upon exposure to elevated gas pressure and the capsule is positioned within a fuel element in a nuclear reactor. 3 figs.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,892,804/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-982,889; TRN: 99:004568
OSTI ID:
335472
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 6 Apr 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English