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IRRADIATION TECHNIQUES FOR FISSILE MATERIALS--1

Journal Article · · Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4116316
Three methods for irradiation testing fissile materials are described: full-size fuel-element testing in a power or production reactor, accelerated testing using dynamic loops in a test reactor, and small-scale irradiations when environmental conditions are of secondary importance. Factors involved in choosing specimen parameters and general rig design are discussed. A review of early designs and a survey of irradiation programs now in progress are also included. (M.C.G.)
Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, England
NSA Number:
NSA-15-007620
OSTI ID:
4116316
Journal Information:
Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Vol. 5; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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