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Title: METHOD OF FABRICATING A GRAPHITE MODERATED REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4717472

S>A nuclear reactor formed of spaced bodies of uranium and graphite blocks is improved by diffusing helium through the graphite blocks in order to replace the air in the pores of the graphite with helium. The helium-impregnated graphite conducts heat better, and absorbs neutrons less, than the original air- impregnated graphite. (AEC)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-022836
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3088890
OSTI ID:
4717472
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-63
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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