Hypothesis Concerning Irradiation Embrittlement of Uranium (open access)

Hypothesis Concerning Irradiation Embrittlement of Uranium

In discussion with a number of people at HAPO, KAPL and ANL a hypothesis has been evolved which appears to fit available information concerning irradiation embrittlement of uranium as well as indicate a possible solution to the problem. The purpose of this memorandum is to expound the hypothesis as an aid to those working with the problem. Since it imbodies the ideas of many people, no claim to unique authorship is implied.
Date: April 7, 1955
Creator: Wood, E. C.
System: The UNT Digital Library