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Nuclear fuel element containing particles of an alloyed Zr, Ti, and Ni getter material

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4153402
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A nuclear fuel element for use in the core of a nuclear reactor is disclosed. The nuclear fuel element has disposed therein an alloy having the essential components of nickel, titanium and zirconium, and the alloy reacts with water, water vapor and reactive gases at reactor ambient temperatures. The alloy is disposed in the plenum of the fuel element in the form of particles in a hollow gas permeable container having a multiplicity of openings of size smaller than the size of the particles. The openings permit gases and liquids entering the plenum to contact the particles of alloy. The container is preferably held in the spring in the plenum of the fuel element. (Official Gazette)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-33-004628
Assignee:
to General Electric Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3899392
OSTI ID:
4153402
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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*BWR TYPE REACTORS-- FUEL ELEMENTS
*FUEL ELEMENTS-- GETTERS
*PWR TYPE REACTORS-- FUEL ELEMENTS
210100* --Nuclear Power Plants--Power Reactors
Non- Breeding
Light-Water Moderated
Boiling Water Cooled
CONFIGURATION
N77100* --Reactors--Power Reactors
Non-breeding
Light- water Moderated
Boiling Water-cooled
N77200 --Reactors--Power Reactors
Non-breeding
Light-water Moderated
Non-boiling Water-cooled
NICKEL ALLOYS
TITANIUM ALLOYS
ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS