Vented nuclear fuel element

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1972-10-20

1976-05-04

Behrend, Harvey E.

G21C 302

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ABSTRACT:
A vented nuclear fuel element having a plenum for accumulation of fission product gases and plug means for delaying the release of the fission product gases from the plenum, the plug means comprising a first porous body wettable with a liquid metal and a second porous body non-wettable with the liquid metal, the first porous body being impregnated with the liquid metal and in contact with the liquid metal.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3697377 (1972-10-01), Gauthron
Heenan et al., "A Capillary Valve for Use in Ventilation of Fast Breeder Control Rods"; Nuclear Technology, Vol. 11 No. 2, June 1971 pp. 191-205 (No.S2685-0015 RPU).

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