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DEVELOPMENT OF COLD BONDING PROCESSES FOR THE CANDU REACTOR PROGRAM. Third Quarterly Report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4842591

Cold bonding methods were investigated for joining pressure tubes of Zircaloy-2 and type 410 stainless steel for the CANDU reactor. Friction bonding, modified roll forming techniques, and explosive joining were studied. Fuel sheath end capping studies employing Zircaloy-2 materials are also described. (D.L.C.)

Research Organization:
Battelle Memorial Inst., Columbus, Ohio
NSA Number:
NSA-15-029655
OSTI ID:
4842591
Report Number(s):
BMI-X-176
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English