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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NUCLEAR FUEL ELEMENTS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4817875

A method and an apparatus are described for sealing an end cap to a fuel element containing helium or other gas between the fuel and the can. The method comprises placing the fuel element in a chamber, evacuating the chamber, introducing helium or other gas into the chamber, and welding the end cap to the can. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-16-019325
OSTI ID:
4817875
Report Number(s):
GB 896826
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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