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Method of preparing spent nuclear fuel rods for long-term storage

  • US 4,491,540 A
  • Filed: 03/17/1982
  • Issued: 01/01/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/20/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of preparing spent nuclear fuel rods from a nuclear reactor for long-term storage in a copper container, which method comprises the steps of:

  • embedding the fuel rods in copper powder within the container,closing the container with a copper lid, andsubjecting the closed container to hot isostatic compression at a pressure and a temperature sufficient to form the container, the powder and the lid into a coherent mass in which the spent fuel rods are embedded.

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