Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts

Details Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts Manufacture of nuclear fuel compacts

1974-09-30

1977-12-20

Engle, Samuel W.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Shaping or treating radioactive material

2523011R, G21C 2102

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040642046

ABSTRACT:
Nuclear fuel rods are manufactured utilizing a graphite flour-pitch matrix formulation containing an additive. The matrix formulation has a decreased viscosity at fabrication temperatures which permits manufacture of the fuel rods with lower fabrication pressures. Also, the matrix formulation does not cause the fuel rod to adhere or bond to the fuel element during heat treatment of the fuel rod in the fuel element. The nuclear fuel rods are suitable for use in high temperature gas cooled nuclear reactors.

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