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FUEL ELEMENT CONSTRUCTION

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4014987

Fuel elements having a solid core of fissionable material encased in a cladding material are described. A conversion material is provided within the cladding to react with the fission products to form stable, relatively non- volatile compounds thereby minimizing the migration of the fission products into the coolant. The conversion material is preferably a metallic fluoride, such as lead difluoride, and may be in the form of a coating on the fuel core or interior of the cladding, or dispersed within the fuel core. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-025616
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2994656
OSTI ID:
4014987
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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