METHOD OF TESTING FOR LEAKS
Patent
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OSTI ID:4301352
A method is described for detecting minute holes In fuel element jackets. The method comprises submerging the jacketed body in an atmosphere of a radioactive gas under pressure, the radioactive emanations from said gas being sufficientiy penetratIng to penetrate the jacket of the jacketed body. After the jacketed body is removed from the radtoactive gas atmosphere, it is exannined for the presence of emanations from radioactive gas which entered the jacketed body through the minute holes. In this manner, the detectton of radioactive emanations is a positive indication that the fuel element is not perfectly sealed.
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-000995
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 2844735
- OSTI ID:
- 4301352
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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