Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) fuel pin, about 1958-1982.

Fuel pin with straight ribs, to contain pellets of enriched uranium oxide fuel in an Advanced Gas Reactor (AGR). Ribs help to transfer the heat to the surrounding coolant carbon dioxide gas.

Collection
Science Museum
Inventory Number
3178300
Title
Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) fuel pin, about 1958-1982.
Object Type
PhysicalObject
Measurements
- overall: 970 x 20 mm

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