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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4781020

An end closure is designed for a fuel element comprising a closed can enclosing a fuel body. The end closure comprises a closure member at one end of the can, heatinsulating material between the body and the closure member, and annular spacing means encircling the insulsting material to resist compression of the insulating material. The spacing means and the can are locked together by means of projections and recesses. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-017257
OSTI ID:
4781020
Report Number(s):
GB 894193
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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