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FUEL ELEMENT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4091462
The fuel element consists of a metallic core and a ceramic or refractory can which is permeable to fission gases but impermeable to liquid uranium and has a low neutron absorption. Preferred caming materials are graphite, BeO, MgO, and Al/sub 2/O/sub 3/. In an embodiment of the invention the can consists of a cylindrical container and a top cover. The cylinder can be provided with lateral centering fins. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-010460
OSTI ID:
4091462
Report Number(s):
FR 1210254
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English