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USE OF A CENTRIFUGAL ATOMIZATION PROCESS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH REACTOR FUEL

  • Published : 2007.10.30
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Abstract

A centrifugal atomization process for uranium fuel was developed in order to fabricate high uranium density dispersion fuel for advanced research reactors. Spherical powders of $U_3Si$ and U-Mo were successfully fabricated and dispersed in aluminum matrices. Thermal and mechanical properties of dispersion fuel meat were characterized. Irradiation tests at the research reactor HANARO confirm the excellent performance of high uranium density dispersion fuel.

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