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VANADIUM ALLOYS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4229783

This patent deals with vanadium based ternary alloys useful as fuel element jackets. According to the invention the ternary vanadium alloys, prepared in an arc furnace, contain from 2.5 to 15% by weight titanium and from 0.5 to 10% by weight niobium. Characteristics of these alloys are good thermal conductivity, low neutron capture cross section, good corrosion resistance, good welding and fabricating properties, low expansion coefficient, and high strength.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-022510
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2886431
OSTI ID:
4229783
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English