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Composite construction for nuclear fuel containers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:866223

An improved method for producing nuclear fuel containers of a composite construction having components providing therein a barrier system for resisting destructive action by volatile fission products or impurities and also interdiffusion of metal constituents, and the product thereof. The composite nuclear fuel containers of the method comprise a casing of zirconium or alloy thereof with a layer of copper overlying an oxidized surface portion of the zirconium or alloy thereof.

Research Organization:
General Electric Co
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
EN-77-C-02-4473
Assignee:
General Electric Company (San Jose, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 4659540
OSTI ID:
866223
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English