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Coated-particle fuel for nuclear reactors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4381921
Available from the Commission of European Communities, Luxembourg. A particle of fission-product-retaining nuclear fuel comprising a kernel of fissile nuclear fuel, and bearing one or more coatings of fission-product-retaining material reactive with oxygen, is described. The particle incorporates in close adjacency with the kernel material, an oxide of cerium, at least partially in a lower valency state which acts as a buffer for oxygen in the system. (EU)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-008243
OSTI ID:
4381921
Report Number(s):
GB 690771
Country of Publication:
CEC
Language:
English