CORROSION RESISTANT JACKETED METAL BODY

Patent · Tue Aug 26 00:00:00 EDT 1958

OSTI ID:4284432

Brugmann, E W

Jacketed metal bodies of the type used as fuel elements for nuclear reactors, which contain an internal elongated body of fissionable material jacketed in a corrosion resistant metal are described. The ends of the internal bodies are provided with screw threads having a tapered outer end. The jacket material overlaps the ends and extends into the tapered section of the screw threaded opening. Screw caps with a mating tapered section are screwed into the ends of the body to compress the jacket material in the tapered sections to provtde an effective seal against corrosive gases and liquids.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-004321
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2849389
• OSTI ID: 4284432
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
CORROSION PROTECTION
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
FUEL ELEMENTS
JACKETS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
METALS
PATENTS
PRESSURE
REACTORS
SEALS