Method for making nuclear fuel element

Details Method for making nuclear fuel element Method for making nuclear fuel element

1977-09-12

1980-05-13

Sebastian, Leland A.

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Shaping or treating radioactive material

G21C 2100

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042028493

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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