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IRRADIATION BEHAVIOR OF ThO$sub 2$-UO$sub 2$ FUELS

Journal Article · · Am. Inst. Mining Met., Petrol. Engrs., Inst. Metals Div., Spec. Rept. Ser.
OSTI ID:4147000
The irradiation performance of ThO/sub 2/-UO/sub 2/ is fuel discussed. Fuel elements in which the pellets were leadbonded to aluminum alloy cladding permitted a higher average heat flux without cladding failures resulting from burnout than did a helium bond. A decreased central void formation was observed when using molybdenum wire reinforcement. (C.J.G.)
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., Lemont, Ill.
NSA Number:
NSA-14-012052
OSTI ID:
4147000
Journal Information:
Am. Inst. Mining Met., Petrol. Engrs., Inst. Metals Div., Spec. Rept. Ser., Journal Name: Am. Inst. Mining Met., Petrol. Engrs., Inst. Metals Div., Spec. Rept. Ser. Vol. Vol: No. 9
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English