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THERMAL FISSION REACTOR COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME

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OSTI ID:4192511

A body is presented for use in a thermal fission reactor comprising a sintered compressed mass of a substance of the group consisting of uranium, thorium, and oxides and carbides of uranium and thorium, enclosed in an envelope of a sintered, compacted, heat-conductive material of the group consisting of beryllium, zirconium, and oxides and carbides of beryllium and zirconium.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-008261
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2907705
OSTI ID:
4192511
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English