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EVALUATION OF WELDED AND SEAMLESS ZIRCONIUM AND ZIRCALOY-2 TUBING. Final Report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4078280
Work on the evaluation of zirconium and Zircaloy-2 tubing fabricated by welding or extrusion is reviewed. It was concluded that a satisfactory method of fabrication exists for producing most sizes of seamless tubing investigated; it also was concluded that substantial improvement is necessary in the welding operation to minimize contamination and improve yields of welded tubing. Seamless tubing appears more nearly to meet reactor requirements, based on the tests conducted and on a logical extrapolation of improvement in fabrication technology. (J.R.D.)
Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-15-006354
OSTI ID:
4078280
Report Number(s):
HW-66575
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English