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IMPROVEMENTS IN FUEL ELEMENTS FOR A NUCLEAR REACTOR

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4824286
A compression resistant fuel rod consisting of a hollow uranium cylinder filled with a core of pressure resistant fissile material, such as sintered uranium oxide or carbide pellets, is described. Conical end plugs are pressed against the core, so that the load of a vertical pile of rods is carried by the core. (NPO)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-15-032526
OSTI ID:
4824286
Report Number(s):
FR 1256686
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English

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