Fuel pin

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United States of America Statutory Invention Reg

PATENT NO H000689
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07124709

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A fuel pin for a liquid metal nuclear reactor is provided. The fuel pin includes a generally cylindrical cladding member with metallic fuel material disposed therein. At least a portion of the fuel material extends radially outwardly to the inner diameter of the cladding member to promote efficient transfer of heat to the reactor coolant system. The fuel material defines at least one void space therein to facilitate swelling of the fuel material during fission.

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  • ENERGY, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baker, Ronald B Richland, US 12 233
Christiansen, David W Kennewick, US 19 121
Karnesky, Richard A Richland, US 5 36
Leggett, Robert D Richland, US 1 10

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