Investigation of the Effect of Fuel Filler Surface Conditioning Upon Fuel Element Properties

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The results of two test runs conducted with surfaceconditioned fuel fillers are reported to evaluate the effect upon diffusion zone thickness, bond strength, and corrosion properties of Zircaloy-2 clad U--1O wt.% Nb. Results indicate that there is no significant effect of fuel surface condition upon diffusion zone thickness. The bonding interface of the rolled fuel element has greater strength than either the clad or the rod. The corrosion data were inconclusive because of the small number of tests, the uncontrolled variables, and the erratic corrosion properties of the particular U-- Nb alloy used. (L.T.W.)

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Weiss, S. November 1, 1956.

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The results of two test runs conducted with surfaceconditioned fuel fillers are reported to evaluate the effect upon diffusion zone thickness, bond strength, and corrosion properties of Zircaloy-2 clad U--1O wt.% Nb. Results indicate that there is no significant effect of fuel surface condition upon diffusion zone thickness. The bonding interface of the rolled fuel element has greater strength than either the clad or the rod. The corrosion data were inconclusive because of the small number of tests, the uncontrolled variables, and the erratic corrosion properties of the particular U-- Nb alloy used. (L.T.W.)

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Decl. May 2, 1957. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58

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Weiss, S. Investigation of the Effect of Fuel Filler Surface Conditioning Upon Fuel Element Properties, report, November 1, 1956; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1021848/: accessed December 14, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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