Nuclear fuel element, and method of forming same

Details Nuclear fuel element, and method of forming same Nuclear fuel element, and method of forming same

1989-06-23

1990-11-20

Lechert, Jr., Stephen J.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Encased with nonfuel component

376416, 376422, G21C 300

Patent

active

049717537

ABSTRACT:
A method of inhibiting deleterious reactions between metallic fissionable fuel for nuclear reactors and stainless steel containers for housing such fuel comprising imposing an expendable body of alloying metal intermediate the fuel and container is disclosed. The disclosure also includes an improved nuclear fuel element comprising metal alloy fuel housed within stainless steel containers having a body of zirconium metal interposed between the fuel and containers.

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