Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure
Patent
1997-09-02
1999-03-23
Jordan, Charles T.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
376416, 376412, 376457, G21C 300, G21C 306
Patent
active
058870440
ABSTRACT:
A uranium-free fuel for a fast nuclear reactor comprising an alloy of Pu, Zr and Hf, wherein Hf is present in an amount less than about 10% by weight of the alloy. The fuel may be in the form of a Pu alloy surrounded by a Zr--Hf alloy or an alloy of Pu--Zr--Hf or a combination of both.
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Crawford Douglas C.
Hayes Steven L.
Hill Robert N.
Porter Douglas L.
Dvorscak Mark P.
Jordan Charles T.
Lattig Matthew J.
Moser Wiliam R.
Smith Bradley W.
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