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IRRADIATION TECHNIQUES FOR FISSILE MATERIALS. PART III

Journal Article · · Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4008176
Techniques for canning and heating fissile samples for in-pile irradiation purposes are discussed. The canning method employs double stainless steel cans, with a zirconium shield to prevent sample-can alloying and a molten sodium heat transfer element. An immersion heater is described for use up to 1000 deg C; the design of the heater cable is examined. Gas gap effects are studied. These techniques are used in DIDO. (T.F.H.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-018997
OSTI ID:
4008176
Journal Information:
Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Journal Issue: 59 Vol. 6; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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