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Title: PROGRESS RELATING TO CIVILIAN APPLICATIONS DURING FEBRUARY 1959

Abstract

Measurements of the thermal conductivity of unirradiated U and UO/sub 2/ were completed. An evaluation is being made of the creep properties of annealed and 15% cold-worked Zircaloy-2 at elevated temperatures in order to determine the suitability of Zircaloy-2 for process tubing in the NPR. Single crystals of highpurity Mo are being grown for irradiation studies. Research to identify factors affecting irradiation-induced volume changes sn graphite by means of sink- float density measurements was continued. Hollow cylindrical tubes of Al-U alloys clad inside and outside with Al are being developed. A radiometric method for the determination of Ca is under study. An investigation of the mechanism of solidification of U metal in cylindrical graphite molds was continued. A study to evaluate arc spraying as a method for coating Ni with Ca is reported. Work on the valence effects of Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/, CaO, and La/sub 2/O/sub 3/ additions to UO/sub 2/ was continued. The investigation of the structure of U--Zr alloy hydrides for potential use in fueled moderators is nearing completion. The changes in mechanical properties of AISI Type 347 stainless steel as the result of exposure to a fast-neutron flux is being investigated. Corrosion data are presented for commercial-puritymore » Nb-base alloys. Data are presented on the creep behavior of high-purity Nb and Nb-base alloys. Work was continued on the development of Nb-U alloys. lmprovement of the irradiation-damage resistance and of the corrosion resistance of Th-U alloys is being sought by means of alloying and process control. The gas-pressure-bonding technique is being investigated as a method for cladding cermet and ceramic-type fuels with Mo and Nb. The hightemperature irradiation behavior of dispersion fuel elements consisting of 24 wt.% UN and UC dispersed in stainless steel is being evaluated. An investigation of the mechanism and kinetics of solid-state bonding of metals by the application of heat and pressure is in progress. Fatigue studies of Inconel and INOR-8 were continued. A fundamental study of the reactions of N2 with Nb is being made. An investigation of the constitution of U-Nb alloys is in progress. A study of post irradiation fission-gas release from UO/sub 2/-graphite spheres at elevated temperatures was started. Mean linear-thermal-expansion coefficients for irradiated Th-11 wt.% U specimens are reported. The compatibility of Ta and Ta alloys with Pu is being investigated. A flat-plate Zircaloy-2-clad fuel element containing compartmented UO/sub 2/ is being considered for Core 2 of the PWR. The postirradiatson examination of UO/sub 2/ samples was completed. Techniques are betng studied for fabricating graphite --matrix bodies containing 20 vol.% of fuel compound in the form of UC or UC/sub 2/. (For preceding period see BMI- I315.) (W.L.H.)« less

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, OH (United States)
OSTI Identifier:
4220877
Report Number(s):
BMI-1324
NSA Number:
NSA-13-018089
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-92
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Decl. June 12, 1959. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
METALLURGY AND CERAMICS; ALUMINUM ALLOYS- CHROMIUM ALLOYS- FATIGUE- INCONEL ALLOYS- INOR-8- MEASURED VALUES- MOLYBDENUM ALLOYS- NICKEL ALLOYS- NIOBIUM ALLOYS- TITANIUM ALLOYS; ALUMINUM- ALUMINUM ALLOYS- FABRICATION- FUEL CANS- FUEL ELEMENTS- TUBES- URANIUM ALLOYS; ANNEALING- COLD WORKING- CREEP- HIGH TEMPERATURE- NPR- REACTORS- TUBES- ZIRCALOY; BONDING- CANNING- CERAMICS- CERMETS- FUELS- GASES- MOLYBDENUM- NIOBIUM- PRESSURE; BONDING- HEATING- MECHANICS- PRESSURE- REACTION KINETICS- SOLIDS; CALCIUM OXIDES- ELECTRONS- LANTHANUM OXIDES- URANIUM DIOXIDE- VALENCE- YTTRIUM OXIDES; CALCIUM- COATING- ELECTRIC ARCS- NICKEL- SPUTTERI

Citation Formats

Dayton, R W, and Tipton, Jr, C R. PROGRESS RELATING TO CIVILIAN APPLICATIONS DURING FEBRUARY 1959. United States: N. p., 1959. Web. doi:10.2172/4220877.
Dayton, R W, & Tipton, Jr, C R. PROGRESS RELATING TO CIVILIAN APPLICATIONS DURING FEBRUARY 1959. United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/4220877
Dayton, R W, and Tipton, Jr, C R. 1959. "PROGRESS RELATING TO CIVILIAN APPLICATIONS DURING FEBRUARY 1959". United States. https://doi.org/10.2172/4220877. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/4220877.
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abstractNote = {Measurements of the thermal conductivity of unirradiated U and UO/sub 2/ were completed. An evaluation is being made of the creep properties of annealed and 15% cold-worked Zircaloy-2 at elevated temperatures in order to determine the suitability of Zircaloy-2 for process tubing in the NPR. Single crystals of highpurity Mo are being grown for irradiation studies. Research to identify factors affecting irradiation-induced volume changes sn graphite by means of sink- float density measurements was continued. Hollow cylindrical tubes of Al-U alloys clad inside and outside with Al are being developed. A radiometric method for the determination of Ca is under study. An investigation of the mechanism of solidification of U metal in cylindrical graphite molds was continued. A study to evaluate arc spraying as a method for coating Ni with Ca is reported. Work on the valence effects of Y/sub 2/O/sub 3/, CaO, and La/sub 2/O/sub 3/ additions to UO/sub 2/ was continued. The investigation of the structure of U--Zr alloy hydrides for potential use in fueled moderators is nearing completion. The changes in mechanical properties of AISI Type 347 stainless steel as the result of exposure to a fast-neutron flux is being investigated. Corrosion data are presented for commercial-purity Nb-base alloys. Data are presented on the creep behavior of high-purity Nb and Nb-base alloys. Work was continued on the development of Nb-U alloys. lmprovement of the irradiation-damage resistance and of the corrosion resistance of Th-U alloys is being sought by means of alloying and process control. The gas-pressure-bonding technique is being investigated as a method for cladding cermet and ceramic-type fuels with Mo and Nb. The hightemperature irradiation behavior of dispersion fuel elements consisting of 24 wt.% UN and UC dispersed in stainless steel is being evaluated. An investigation of the mechanism and kinetics of solid-state bonding of metals by the application of heat and pressure is in progress. Fatigue studies of Inconel and INOR-8 were continued. A fundamental study of the reactions of N2 with Nb is being made. An investigation of the constitution of U-Nb alloys is in progress. A study of post irradiation fission-gas release from UO/sub 2/-graphite spheres at elevated temperatures was started. Mean linear-thermal-expansion coefficients for irradiated Th-11 wt.% U specimens are reported. The compatibility of Ta and Ta alloys with Pu is being investigated. A flat-plate Zircaloy-2-clad fuel element containing compartmented UO/sub 2/ is being considered for Core 2 of the PWR. The postirradiatson examination of UO/sub 2/ samples was completed. Techniques are betng studied for fabricating graphite --matrix bodies containing 20 vol.% of fuel compound in the form of UC or UC/sub 2/. (For preceding period see BMI- I315.) (W.L.H.)},
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year = {Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1959},
month = {Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1959}
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