Test plan for thermogravimetric analyses of BWR spent fuel oxidation

Technical Report · Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/60652· OSTI ID:60652

Einziger, R E

Preliminary studies indicated the need for additional low-temperature spent fuel oxidation data to determine the behavior of spent fuel as a waste form for a tuffy repository. Short-term thermogravimetric analysis tests were recommended in a comprehensive technical approach as the method for providing scoping data that could be used to (1) evaluate the effects of variables such as moisture and burnup on the oxidation rate, (2) determine operative mechanisms, and (3) guide long-term, low-temperature oxidation testing. The initial test series studied the temperature and moisture effects on pressurized water reactor fuel as a function of particle and grain size. This document presents the test matrix for studying the oxidation behavior of boiling water reactor fuel in the temperature range of 140 to 225{degree}C. 17 refs., 7 figs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 60652
• Report Number(s): PNL-6745; ON: DE89006389; TRN: 89:003752
• Resource Relation: Other Information: PBD: Dec 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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