A STUDY OF THE REACTION OF ALUMINUM-URANIUM ALLOY FUEL PLATES WITH WATER INITIATED BY A DESTRUCTIVE REACTOR TRANSIENT.

A STUDY OF THE REACTION OF ALUMINUM-URANIUM ALLOY FUEL PLATES WITH WATER INITIATED BY A DESTRUCTIVE REACTOR TRANSIENT.

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Small samples of aluminum-enriched uranium alloy plates submerged in room temperature water were subjected to severe nuclear transients in Treat to determine the extent of metal water reaction and to observe the physical changes that occurred. A standard SPERT 1-D type fuel plate was used for one of the tests. The extent of reaction was determined by measuring the hydrogen evolved. Metallographic examinations indicated an increase in porosity with increased energy input. Large spherical pores were formed indicating the accumulation of gas. Results are graphically shown. (N.W.R.).