FUEL ELEMENTS FOR ORGANIC MODERATED REACTORS
Technical Report
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OSTI ID:4107679
Both uranium-molybdenum alloys and UO/sub 2/ types of fuel element are promising for application in organic moderated reactors. In the case of alloy elements, aluminum-clad metallurgically bonded plates and cylinders were developed. Uranium-3.5% molybdenum alloys with ternary additions of aluminum and silicon are being used, but increasing emphasis is placed on the higher molybdenum content alloys in order to achieve higher burn-ups. Pin type oxide elements were developed in which UO/sub 2/ pellets are contained in APM (SAP) tubes for more advanced operating conditions. Extensive development and proof testing programs are underway to establish the operating limits and reliability of these fuel elements. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Atomics International. Div. of North American Aviation, Inc., Canoga Park, Calif.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-008267
- OSTI ID:
- 4107679
- Report Number(s):
- NAA-SR-Memo-5658
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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