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METHOD FOR MAKING FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4139335

A method is given for making zirconium-clad uranium wire. A tube of zirconium is closed with a zirconium plug, after which a chilled uranium core is inserted in the tube to rest against the plug. Additional plugs and cores are inserted alternately as desired. The assembly is then sheathed with iron, hot worked to the desired size, and the iron sheath removed.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025922
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2947080
OSTI ID:
4139335
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English