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FISSIONABLE FUEL CAPSULES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4702034
A reactor fuel element, which is characterized by a consistently excellent bond between clad and core, is patented. The cermet core of the fuel element consists of particles of an oxide of a fissionable metal uniformly dspersed and embedded in a continuous matrix of Al, Zr, Mo, zirconium carbide, or molybdenum disilicide. The core is encased in a seamless envelope of the same material as the matrix, and the envelope is metallurgically bonded to the core. The fuel element may have various shapes, such as rod, tube, sphere, plate, or disk. (M.P.G.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-029309
Assignee:
Martin-Marietta Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 3091581
OSTI ID:
4702034
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English