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PLUTONIUM-ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4125526

A series of nuclear reactor fuel alloys consisting of from about 5 to about 50 at.% zirconium (or higher zirconium alloys such as Zircaloy), balance plutonium, and having the structural composition of a plutonium are described. Zirconium is a satisfactory diluent because it alloys readily with plutonium and has desirable nuclear properties. Additional advantages are corrosion resistance, excellent fabrication propenties, an isotropie structure, and initial softness.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-026001
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2950967
OSTI ID:
4125526
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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