CORROSION RESISTANT JACKETED METAL BODY

Patent · 26 August 1958

OSTI ID:4284433

Brugmann, E W

S>Metal jacketed metallic bodies of the type used as feel elements fer nuclear reactors are presented. The fuel element is comprised of a plurality of jacketed cylindrical bodies joined in end to end abutting relationship. The abutting ends of the internal fissionable bodies are provided with a mating screw and thread means for joining the two together. The jacket material is of a corrosion resistant metal and overlaps the abutting ends of the internal bodies, thereby effectively sealing these bodies from contact with exteral reactive gases and liquids.

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-004320
• Assignee: U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
• Patent Number(s): US 2849388
• OSTI ID: 4284433
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

CONFIGURATION
CORROSION
CORROSION PROTECTION
CYLINDERS
FISSIONABLE MATERIALS
FUEL ELEMENTS
GASES
JACKETS
JOINTS
LIQUIDS
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
METALS
PATENTS
REACTORS
SEALS