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Title: LEAKAGE TESTING METHOD

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4301318

A method of testing containers for leaks is described, particularly the testing of containers or cans in which the uranium slugs for nuelear reactors are jacketed. This method involves the immersion of the can in water under l50 pounds of pressure, then removing, drying, and coating the can with anhydrous copper sulfate. Amy water absorbed by the can under pressure will exude and discolor the copper sulfate in the area about the leak.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-001006
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2846872
OSTI ID:
4301318
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-59
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English