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APPARATUS FOR SHEATHING RODS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4013877
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An arrangement is described for sealing a solid body of nuclear fuel, such as a uranium metal rod, into a closelyfitting thin metallic sheath with an internal atmosphere of inert gas. The sheathing process consists of subjecting the sheath, loaded with the nuclear fuel body, to the sequential operations of evacuation, gas-filling, drawing (to entrap inert gas and secure close contact between sheath and body), and sealing. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-025667
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2994423
OSTI ID:
4013877
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

FABRICATION
FUEL CANS
FUEL ELEMENTS
GASES
PATENT
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
RODS