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Compatibility of type 316 stainless steel and nitrogen in the presence of sodium

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4936910
Type 316 stainless steel capsules containing sodium and a pure nitrogen cover gas were heat treated for five weeks at 250, 500, 800, and 700 deg C to discover if the presence of sodium led to any unacceptable nitridation of the clad. Effects observed which could be attributed to nitrogen enhanced by sodium vapor were small. It is concluded that traces of nitrogen in the plena of sodiumbonded fuel pins would have no deleterious effect. (auth)
Research Organization:
UKAEA Research Group, Harwell. Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Sponsoring Organization:
Sponsor not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-016193
OSTI ID:
4936910
Report Number(s):
AERE-R--7607
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English