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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4122833

A fuel element is described that has a member of nonfissile material disposed in it so as to space an end of the fuel member from the adjacent end of the enclosing sheath and to define a void for local end growth of the fuel member. The non-fissile material has an effective neutron absorption cross section greater than that of the fuel material in the element. (M.C.G.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-004772
OSTI ID:
4122833
Report Number(s):
GB 942308
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English