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Burnable absorber coated nuclear fuel

US4587087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 1983
Grant dateMay 6, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/30
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A burnable absorber coated nuclear fuel. A fissionable material nuclear fuel substrate is at least partially covered by a burnable absorber layer. A hydrophobic material overcoat layer generally covers the burnable absorber layer and is bonded directly to it.

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