A.G.R. fuel element

A.G.R. fuel element, two pieces 990mm x 15mm diameter, and 525mm x 10mm diameter. (The display panel destroyed by B. of S. on 02.03.73. Sc. M. 269/57/1. A.R.B.)

Details

Category:
Nuclear Energy
Object Number:
1966-188
Measurements:
first piece: length 990 mm
first piece: diameter 15 mm
second piece: length 525 mm
second piece: diameter 10 mm
type:
fuel element
credit:
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority

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