PRESSURELESS SINTERED BERYLLIUM POWDER

Technical Report · Sat Oct 31 00:00:00 EST 1959

OSTI ID:4282597

Barrett, T R; Ellis, G C; Knight, R A

A new process, termed pressureless sintering, has been established for the production of beryllium shapes (solid or hollow) to near theoretical density. It consists simply of the vacuum sintering at 1,200 deg C of loose powder of critical particle size distribution, without the application of pressure. Notable advantages are claimed over conventional powder production and consolidation methods. The process is particularly suited for the production of beryllium fuel cans, structural components, and moderators for reactor application. Particular significance is attached to the direct production of beryllium canned fuel elements by sintering loose powder around a uranium ceramic core. (auth)

• Research Organization: Atomic Weapons Research Establishment, Aldermaston, Berks, Eng.
• NSA Number: NSA-13-006783
• OSTI ID: 4282597
• Report Number(s): A/CONF.15/P/320
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

METALLURGY AND CERAMICS
BERYLLIUM
CERAMICS
DENSITY
DISTRIBUTION
FUEL CANS
FUEL ELEMENTS
GRAIN SIZE
HIGH TEMPERATURE
MODERATORS
POWDERS
PRODUCTION
SINTERING
URANIUM
VACUUM