Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure
Patent
1993-07-14
1995-01-17
Walsh, Donald P.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
376416, 376417, G21C 300
Patent
active
053832280
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a cladding having an outer circumferential substrate, a zirconium barrier layer metallurgically bonded to the inside surface of the substrate and an inner circumferential liner metallurgically bonded to the zirconium barrier. The inner circumferential liner is more ductile than conventional Zircaloy. The low ductility of the inner circumferential liner is obtained by using a zirconium alloy containing a low tin content (e.g. less than 1.2% by weight) and/or a low oxygen content (e.g. less than 1000 ppm). The inner circumferential liner is less than about 25 micrometers thick.
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Armijo Joseph S.
Rosenbaum Herman S.
Williams Cedric D.
General Electric Company
McGinness J. E.
Voss Frederick H.
Walsh Donald P.
Weaver Jeffrey K.
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