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END STRUCTURE OF NUCLEAR FUEL CARTRIDGES

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4781633
A reactor fuel cartridge of the sheathed type is designed with a strengthened end structure so that a plurality of cartridges may be stacked without deformation of the ends. In the end structure, the plug closing the lower end is provided with at least one binding of a (refractory) material more resistant to flow than the plug material, which is generally the same as the sheath material, usually a Mg alloy. The binding may be in the shape of collars fitted over the plug, reinforcing rings sunk into the interior of the plug, etc.; several embodiments of possible bindings are described. (D.L.C.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-17-002566
OSTI ID:
4781633
Report Number(s):
CA 646772
Country of Publication:
Canada
Language:
English