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Fabrication of zirconium-clad uranium fuel elements

Author
Loewenstein, P.
Published
United States : [publisher not identified], 1951.
[Oak Ridge, Tennessee] : [U.S. Atomic Energy Commission], 1951.
Physical Description
microopaque : positive ; 8 x 13 cm

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Summary
Zr-clad U rods are being produced on a small scale by simultaneous extrusion. A U billet is machined and the surface carefully prepared by pickling. An extruded Zr tube is shrunk or pushed on the U slug. The assembly is machined to give the proper thickness of cladding and is then extruded in a protective jacket. The jacket is removed chemically or mechanically, and the element is given a slight cold finish by swaging to obtain surface and dimensional tolerances. Even claddings are obtained, and mechanical and thermal cycling tests show that a strong bond exists. (J.R.D.)
Report Numbers
MIT-PL-12
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Collection
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission depository collection.
Note
NSA number: NSA-14-010772
OSTI Identifier 4185841
Research organization: Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge, MA (United States).
Funding Information
Sponsored by US Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).
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