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PREPARATION AND SPECIFICATIONS OF MINIATURE FERMI REACTOR CORE B FUEL SPECIMENS FOR IRRADIATION TESTING

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4842319
The preparation of miniature plate specimens containing dispersions of 33.2 wt.% UO/sub 2/ in type 347 stainless steel for irradiation testing is described. These plates simulate the prototype roll-bonded stainless steel-clad composite plates intended for the Core B fuel element of the Enrico Fermi sodium- cooled reactor. The significant characteristics of the fabricated irradiation specimens are tabulated. The samples will be used to determine the irradiation behavior of 33.2 wt.% U0/sub 2/ at temperatures of about 1150 deg F in controlled capsule tests in the Materials Testing Reactor. (auth)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Tenn.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-027067
OSTI ID:
4842319
Report Number(s):
CF-61-4-71
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English