Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Fuel component structure – Encased with nonfuel component
Patent
1988-08-10
1990-06-12
Hunt, Brooks H.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Fuel component structure
Encased with nonfuel component
G21C 306
Patent
active
049331361
ABSTRACT:
This invention describes a tubular water reactor fuel cladding having an outer cylindrical layer composed of a conventional zirconium base alloy. Bonded to the outer cylindrical layer is a second layer composed of an alloy selected from the group of zirconium base alloys consisting of: about 0.19 to 0.6 wt. % tin, about 0.19 to 0.5 wt. % iron, and about 100 to 700 ppm oxygen; or about 0.4 to 0.6 wt. % tin, about 0.1 to 0.3 wt. % iron, about 0.1 to 0.3 wt. % nickel, and about 100 to 700 ppm oxygen.
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Foster John P.
McDonald III Samuel G.
Hunt Brooks H.
Wasil Daniel
Westinghouse Electric Corp.
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