NUCLEAR REACTOR COMPENENT CLADDING MATERIAL
Patent
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OSTI ID:4236359
Fuel elements and coolant tubes used in nuclear reactors of the heterogeneous, water-cooled type are described, wherein the coolant tubes extend through the moderator and are adapted to contain the fuel elements. The invention comprises forming the coolant tubes and the fuel element cladding material from an alloy of aluminum and nickel, or an alloy of aluminum, nickel, alloys are selected to prevent intergranular corrosion of these components by water at temperatures up to 35O deg C.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-015814
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2871176
- OSTI ID:
- 4236359
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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