Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Nonconventional jacket or can material
Patent
1984-05-07
1987-04-21
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Nonconventional jacket or can material
376414, 376416, 376417, G21C 306
Patent
active
046595457
ABSTRACT:
A hydride blister-resistant nuclear fuel rod cladding has a tubular cladding formed from a zirconium-based alloy which has a thin nickel base film, of a thickness of about 0.01 to 5 microns distributed over between 1-40 percent of the area of the internal surface of the tubular cladding. The dispersed nickel base film provides multiple sites for hydride transport from the interior of the nuclear fuel rod and prevents localized hydride transport and resulting hydride blistering.
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Fuerle R. D.
Walsh Donald P.
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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