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Title: NEUTRONIC REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4247329

A reactor fuel element having a core of molybdenum-uranium alloy jacketed in stainless steel is described. A barrier layer of tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, columbium, or silver is interposed between the core and jacket to prevent formation of a low melting eutectic between uranium and the varlous alloy constituents of the stainless steel.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008425
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2863816
OSTI ID:
4247329
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English