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NUCLEAR REACTOR ELEMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4091939

The patented fuel element is a hexagonal graphite body having an axial channel therethrough. The graphite is impregnated with uranium which is concentrated near the axial channel. Layers of tantalum nitride and tantalum carbide are disposed on the surface of the body confronting the channel.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-020363
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2990351
OSTI ID:
4091939
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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