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Liquid metal hydrogen barriers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7102259

Hydrogen barriers are disclosed which comprise liquid metals in which the solubility of hydrogen is low and which have good thermal conductivities at operating temperatures of interest. Such barriers are useful in nuclear fuel elements containing a metal hydride moderator which has a substantial hydrogen dissociation pressure at reactor operating temperatures. 2 claims, 3 figures.

Assignee:
Energy Research and Development Administration
Patent Number(s):
US 3994778
OSTI ID:
7102259
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English