Results from ORNL Characterization of Nominal 350 µm LEUCO Kernels from the BWXT G73D-20-69302 Composite

Kercher, Andrew K ; Hunn, John D

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

关键词: Uranium;    Shape;    Kernels;    Ornl;    11 Nuclear Fuel Cycle And Fuel Materials;   

DOI  :  10.2172/930692
RP-ID  :  ORNL/TM-2005/517
RP-ID  :  DE-AC05-00OR22725
RP-ID  :  930692

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This document is a compilation of characterization data obtained on the nominal 350 {micro}m low enrichment uranium oxide/uranium carbide kernels (LEUCO) produced by BWXT for the Advanced Gas Reactor Fuel Development and Qualification Program. A 4502 g composite of LEUCO kernels was produced at BWXT by combining kernels from 8 forming runs sintered in 6 separate lots. 2150 grams were shipped to ORNL. ORNL has performed size, shape, density, and microstructural analysis on riffled samples from the kernel composite.