FUEL ELEMENT FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR
Patent
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OSTI ID:4684955
A fuel element structure particularly useful in high temperature nuclear reactors is presented. Basically, the structure comprises two coaxial graphite sleeves integrally joined together by radial fins. Due to the high structural strength of graphite at high temperatures and the rigidity of this structure, nuclear fuel encased within the inner sleeve in contiguous relation therewith is supported and prevented from expanding radially at high temperatures. Thus, the necessity of relying on the usual cladding materials with relatively low temperature limitations for structural strength is removed. (AEC)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-042320
- Assignee:
- U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3111475
- OSTI ID:
- 4684955
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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