Composite construction for nuclear fuel containers

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1984-02-09

1987-04-21

Behrend, Harvey E.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Fuel component structure

Encased with nonfuel component

G21C 306

Patent

active

046595406

ABSTRACT:
An improved method for producing nuclear fuel containers of a composite construction having components providing therein a barrier system for resisting destructive action by volatile fission products or impurities and also interdiffusion of metal constituents, and the product thereof. The composite nuclear fuel containers of the method comprise a casing of zirconium or alloy thereof with a layer of copper overlying an oxidized surface portion of the zirconium or alloy thereof.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4017368 (1977-04-01), Wax et al.
patent: 4093756 (1978-06-01), Donaghy
patent: 4233086 (1980-11-01), Vesterlund

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