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Steel-vanadium alloy cladding for fuel element

US11133114B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2020
Grant dateSep 28, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This disclosure describes various configurations and components for bimetallic and trimetallic claddings for use as a wall element separating nuclear material from an external environment. The cladding materials are suitable for use as cladding for nuclear fuel elements, particularly for fuel elements that will be exposed to sodium or other coolants or environments with a propensity to react with the nuclear fuel.

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