ASPECTS OF REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT FABRICATION

Journal Article · Mon Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1960 · Welding and Metal Fabrication

OSTI ID:4051491

Purchas, J G; Cobb, H R.W.

The properties and uses of various metals and alloys in Al, Mg, Be, Zr, Nb, and stainless steel are studied, with reference to neutron capture cross sections, structural properties, and welding or brazing properties. Joining methods are described such as controlled atmosphere welding, electron beam welding, and brazing. Leak testing techniques, including He mass spectrometry, are outlined. Nondestructive tests, including radiography, thermal tests, and ultrasonic and eddy-current tests are discussed. (T.F.H.)

• Research Organization: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
• NSA Number: NSA-15-021129
• OSTI ID: 4051491
• Journal Information: Welding and Metal Fabrication, Journal Name: Welding and Metal Fabrication Vol. Vol: 28
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALLOYS
ALUMINUM
BERYLLIUM
BRAZING
CAPTURE
CROSS SECTIONS
EDDY CURRENTS
ELECTRON BEAMS
FABRICATION
FUEL ELEMENTS
HELIUM
HIGH TEMPERATURE
INERT GASES
LEAKS
MAGNESIUM
MASS SPECTROMETERS
MATERIALS TESTING
METALS, CERAMICS, AND OTHER MATERIALS
NEUTRONS
NIOBIUM
RADIOGRAPHY
STAINLESS STEELS
TESTING
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
ULTRASONICS
WELDING
ZIRCONIUM