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NEUTRONIC REACTOR FUEL ELEMENT

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4273694

A reactor fuel element of the capillary tube type is described. The element consists of a thin walled tube, sealed at both ends, and having an interior coatlng of a fissionable material, such as uranium enriched in U-235. The tube wall is gas tight and is constructed of titanium, zirconium, or molybdenum.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-008423
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2863814
OSTI ID:
4273694
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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