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NON-CORROSIVE FUEL FOR NUCLEAR REACTORS, UTILIZING PLUTONIUM IN A TANTALUM CONTAINER

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4623741

The application of a liquid metal fuel, consisting of 8-12 at.% Fe, 2 at.% C, and the balance Pu, in tantalum containers is discussed. The C in the fuel creates an autoregenerative film of tantalum carbide on the surface of the container, preventing its attack by the molten Pu. (NPO)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-042264
OSTI ID:
4623741
Report Number(s):
FR 1286538
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English

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