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JACKETED FUEL ELEMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4250314
These fuel elements are comprised of a homogeneous metallic uranium body completely enclosed and sealed in an aluminum cover. The uranium body and aluminum cover are bonded together by a layer of zinc located between them. The bonding layer serves to improve transfer of heat, provides an additional protection against corrosion of the uranium by the coolant, and also localizes any possible corrosion by preventing travel of corrosive material along the surface of the fuel element.
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-014041
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2872401
OSTI ID:
4250314
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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