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FABRICATION OF UO$sub 2$-PuO$sub 2$ SWAGE COMPACTED FUEL ELEMENTS

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4729133

A fuel element fabrication process involving swage compaction of loose, physically mixed PuO/sub 2/ and UO/sub 2/ powder clad with Zircaloy is described. A process flowsheet for production of swaged UO/sub 2/-- PuO/sub 2/ clusters is included along with discussions of tube preparation and rod fabrication. (J.R.D.)

Research Organization:
General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
DOE Contract Number:
AT(45-1)-1350
NSA Number:
NSA-17-014785
OSTI ID:
4729133
Report Number(s):
HW-SA-2683
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English