US3228885A
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Nuclear fuel composition comprising uranium monocarbide dispersed in iron, chromium, or iron-chromium alloys
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1962-05-16
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-05-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Barta Joseph
- 👤 Hedger Harry John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C3/00; G21C3/42; G21C3/58; G21C3/62; G21C3/64; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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A NUCLEAR FUEL COMPOSITION HAVING A MELTING POINT NOT EXCEEDING ABOUT 1600*C. AND COMPRISING A CAST BODY IN THE FORM OF A DISPERSION OF URANIUM MONOCARBIDE IN A DISPERSE PHASE SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF IRON, CHROMIUM AND BINARY ALLOYS THEREOF WHEREIN WHEN THE DISPERSE PHASE IS IRON THE CAST BODY CONTAINS IN EXCESS OF 40% BY WEIGHT OF IRON, THE REST URANIUM MONOCARBIDE, AND WHEN THE DISPERSE PHASE IS CHROMIUM THE CAST BODY CONTAINS BETWEEN 30% AND 60% BY WEIGHT OF CHROMIUM, THE REST URANIUM MONOCARBIDE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |