Densification test procedure for urania
US5946364A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S376/901
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved test for determining densification characteristics of nuclear fuel including a fissionable ceramic material is disclosed. The test includes controlling the testing atmosphere to impede loss through vaporization of silica and in turn density reduction due to compositional changes.
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