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METAL SHEATHED BODIES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4074084
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An aluminum-cased uranium fuel element is patented for use in nuclear reactors. A layer of a substance such as graphite or a metallic film, preferably of relatively low thermal-neutron capture cross section, between the uranium and aluminum prevents their interdiffusion.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-020364
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2990352
OSTI ID:
4074084
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

ABSORPTION
ALUMINUM
CANNING
CONFIGURATION
DIFFUSION
FILMS
FUEL ELEMENTS
GRAPHITE
METALS
PATENT
REACTOR TECHNOLOGY
REACTORS
THERMAL NEUTRONS