Thermodynamic study of the MWG system/components and measurement of the oxygen partial pressure in the heat source capsule
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A thermodynamic study of the Milliwatt Generator heat source capsule was performed to determine the effects of the oxide fuel on container materials at elevated temperatures in order to evaluate the factors affecting embrittlement of T-111 alloy. The study indicates that relatively slow oxidation of the T-111 of the capsule occurs during pretreatment. Yttrium added to the /sup 238/PuO/sub 2/ fuel charge is functioning in its designed role as an oxygen getter and is stabilizing at an O/Pu ratio …
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Date:
June 23, 1980
Creator:
David, D.J.
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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department