DIVISION OF REACTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 1958

Technical Report · Sun Dec 14 23:00:00 EST 1958

OSTI ID:4291070

McEwen, L.H. comp.

Fabrication, irradiation, and testing of plutonium fuels for the Plutonium Decycle Program are described, Work is reported on PuO/sub 2/--U0/sub 2/ , Al --Pu, and graphite -Pu systems. The development of UO/sub 2/ fuel for the program is reviewed. Work is summarized on coolant systems, structural materials, mechanical equipment, and design development. Shielding studies and the plutonium fabrication pilot plant work are described. Chemical, physical, and instrumental research and development are reported for PRP. The production of highly purified uranium for use in the Basic Swelling Studies Program is described. Graphite oxidation and compression strength were studied in connection with the Gas Cooled Central Station Power Beactor Program. Nondestructive testing research is described. (for preceding period see HW-58019 A2.) (W.D.M.)

• Research Organization: General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
• DOE Contract Number: W-31-109-ENG-52
• NSA Number: NSA-13-005906
• OSTI ID: 4291070
• Report Number(s): HW-58555
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ALUMINUM-- FUELS-- GRAPHITE-- PHASE DIAGRAMS-- PLUTONIUM-- PLUTONIUM OXIDES-- URANIUM DIOXIDE
BUILDING MATERIALS-- COOLANTS-- LABORATORY EQUIPMENT-- PLANNING
CHEMICAL REACTIONS- - INSTRUMENTS
FABRICATION-- FUEL ELEMENTS-- IRRADIATION-- PLUTONIUM-- TESTING
FABRICATION-- FUEL ELEMENTS-- PLUTONIUM-- SHIELDING
FUELS-- IMPURITIES-- PRODUCTION-- URANIUM
GRAPHITE-- OXIDATION-- TENSILE PROPERTIES
MATERIALS TESTING-- RADIOGRAPHY
REACTORS