Fuel Elements
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Fuel
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Natural Uranium
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Fuel Rod Dimensions
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24in long x 1.15in diameter
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Fuel Elements per Channel
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10
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Total Weight of Uranium per Reactor
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251 tons
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Canning Material
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Magnesium Alloy
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Maximum Indicated Fuel Element Surface
Temperature
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850 F, (454.5c)
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Charging and Discharging
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Complete Channel in one operation on load from
below the reactor
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