Design and Analysis of a Uranium--3.5% Molybdenum Alloy

Design and Analysis of a Uranium--3.5% Molybdenum Alloy
Title Design and Analysis of a Uranium--3.5% Molybdenum Alloy PDF eBook
Author B. L. Hoffman
Publisher
Pages 154
Release 1961
Genre Nuclear fuel elements
ISBN

Download Design and Analysis of a Uranium--3.5% Molybdenum Alloy Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

The Gravimetric Determination of Molybdenum in Uranium-molybdenum Alloys with [alpha]-benzoinoxime

The Gravimetric Determination of Molybdenum in Uranium-molybdenum Alloys with [alpha]-benzoinoxime
Title The Gravimetric Determination of Molybdenum in Uranium-molybdenum Alloys with [alpha]-benzoinoxime PDF eBook
Author Ross D. Gardner
Publisher
Pages 24
Release 1964
Genre Benzoin
ISBN

Download The Gravimetric Determination of Molybdenum in Uranium-molybdenum Alloys with [alpha]-benzoinoxime Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Discussion on "The Constitution of Uranium-molybdenum Alloys" by P.C.L. Pfeil

Discussion on
Title Discussion on "The Constitution of Uranium-molybdenum Alloys" by P.C.L. Pfeil PDF eBook
Author Alan Upson Seybolt
Publisher
Pages 6
Release 1951
Genre Molybdenum alloys
ISBN

Download Discussion on "The Constitution of Uranium-molybdenum Alloys" by P.C.L. Pfeil Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Production of Molybdenum-uranium and Zirconium-uranium Alloys

Production of Molybdenum-uranium and Zirconium-uranium Alloys
Title Production of Molybdenum-uranium and Zirconium-uranium Alloys PDF eBook
Author C. W. Loveland
Publisher
Pages 54
Release 1960
Genre Molybdenum alloys
ISBN

Download Production of Molybdenum-uranium and Zirconium-uranium Alloys Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Irradiation of U-Mo Base Alloys

Irradiation of U-Mo Base Alloys
Title Irradiation of U-Mo Base Alloys PDF eBook
Author M. P. Johnson
Publisher
Pages 38
Release 1964
Genre Molybdenum alloys
ISBN

Download Irradiation of U-Mo Base Alloys Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

A series of experiments was designed to assess the suitability of uranium-molybdenum alloys as high-temperature, high-burnup fuels for advanced sodium cooled reactors. Specimens with molybdenum contents between 3 and 10% were subjected to capsule irradiation tests in the Materials Testing Reactor, to burnups up to 10,000 Mwd/MTU at temperatures between 800 and 1500 deg F. The results indicated that molybdenum has a considerable effect in reducing the swelling due to irradiation. For example. 3% molybdemum reduces the swelling from 25%, for pure uranium. to 7% at approximates 3,000 Mwd/MTU at 1270 deg F. Further swelling resistance can be gained by increasing the molybdenum content, but the amount gained becomes successively smaller. At higher irradiation levels, the amount of swelling rapidly becomes greater, and larger amounts of molybdenum are required to provide similar resistance. A limit of 7% swelling, at 900 deg F and an irradiation of 7,230 Mwd/ MTU, requires the use of 10% Nonemolybdenum in the alloy. The burnup rates were in the range of 2.0 to 4.0 x 10p13s fissiom/cc-sec. Small ternary additions of silicon and aluminum were shown to have a noticeable effect in reducing swelling when added to a U-3% Mo alloy base. Under the conditions of the present experiment, 0.26% silicon or 0.38% aluminum were equivalent to 1 to 1 1/2% molybdenum. The Advanced Sodium Cooled Reactor requires a fuel capable of being irradiated to 20,000 Mwd/MTU at temperatures up to 1500 deg C in metal fuel, or equivalent in ceramic fuel. It is concluded that even the highest molybdenum contents considered did not produce a fuel capable of operating satisfactorily under these conditions. The alloys would be useful, however, for less exacting conditions. The U-3% Mo alloy is capable of use up to 3,000 Mwd/MTU at temperatures of 1300 deg F before swelling becomes excessive. The addition of silicon and aluminum would increase this limit to at least 3,000 Mwd/MTU, and possibly more if the

Some Properties of Uranium-molybdenum Alloy Fuels for Organic Moderated Reactors

Some Properties of Uranium-molybdenum Alloy Fuels for Organic Moderated Reactors
Title Some Properties of Uranium-molybdenum Alloy Fuels for Organic Moderated Reactors PDF eBook
Author W. H. Friske
Publisher
Pages 30
Release 1960
Genre Molybdenum alloys
ISBN

Download Some Properties of Uranium-molybdenum Alloy Fuels for Organic Moderated Reactors Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle

Development and Production of Uranium 10 Wt % Molybdenum As-cast Slugs for HNPF Physics Experiment

Development and Production of Uranium 10 Wt % Molybdenum As-cast Slugs for HNPF Physics Experiment
Title Development and Production of Uranium 10 Wt % Molybdenum As-cast Slugs for HNPF Physics Experiment PDF eBook
Author J. A. Stanley
Publisher
Pages 36
Release 1960
Genre Nuclear fuel elements
ISBN

Download Development and Production of Uranium 10 Wt % Molybdenum As-cast Slugs for HNPF Physics Experiment Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle