Method of providing a nuclear fuel and a fuel element...

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2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

C376S422000, C376S261000, C420S429000, C420S003000

Reexamination Certificate

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10383861

ABSTRACT:
A method for providing a nuclear fuel includes forming a uranium-molybdenum alloy that provides an enhanced reactivity in research, test and radioisotope production nuclear reactors. In this uranium-molybdenum alloy, the uranium is enriched in the isotope 235-U, while the molybdenum is depleted in the isotope 95-Mo. The thus obtained enhanced reactivity can have at least two advantages, depending on the exact use of the fuel element: a requirement for less uranium in the fuel and the use of the fuel elements during a longer period in the reactor.

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