Nickel container of highly-enriched uranium bodies and sodium

Patent · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:862489

Zinn, Walter H ^[1]

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1. Hinsdale, IL

A fuel element comprises highly a enriched uranium bodies coated with a nonfissionable, corrosion resistant material. A plurality of these bodies are disposed in layers, with sodium filling the interstices therebetween. The entire assembly is enclosed in a fluid-tight container of nickel.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States Energy (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 3947320
• OSTI ID: 862489
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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