Inventors:
Frank L. Yaggee - La Grange IL
Leroy R. Kelman - Naperville IL
Donald W. Hackett - Kokomo IN
International Classification:
G21C 304
Abstract:
A method of jacketing a uranium slug to an aluminum container comprising applying a coating to the exterior of the container, the coating consisting of colloidal graphite in water, permitting the coating to dry, applying an alloy of aluminum and silicon to the interior surface of the container at a temperature between 588. degree. C. and 594. degree. C. , inserting the slug into the container in complete contact with the alloy, and quenching the assembly.