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FUEL ELEMENT FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4049121
Solid fertle material of cylindnical or other suitable shape is covered by a layer containing fissile material, whidch in its turn is enclosed or bounded by an immediately adjacent container wall, acting as a heat transfer surface for the element. The fertle material consists of U/sup 238/ or Ni, Sq Ti or Zr. Aes fissle material U/sup 235/ is initially used and later on Pu/sup 239/ or U/sup 233/. The volume of the "fissile layer comprises 1 to 40 vol.% (generally 20%) of the total volume of the fuel element, not counting that of the container. This construction can be adapted to rod-shaped, tube- or plate-type fuel elements. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-015267
OSTI ID:
4049121
Report Number(s):
FR 1220386
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English