Nuclear fuel element and method for making same

Details Nuclear fuel element and method for making same Nuclear fuel element and method for making same

1975-04-07

1977-11-29

Nelson, Peter A.

176 68, G21C 500

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040604543

ABSTRACT:
A nuclear fuel element and a method for making the fuel element are described. The fuel element comprises a graphite block in which elongated holes are filled with nuclear fuel. The nuclear fuel in each of the holes comprises a plurality of fuel rod segments which are, before firing, spaced from each other by a plurality of spacers. Upon firing, the spacer material gasifies, leaving unfilled gaps between the fuel rod segments.

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