CERAMIC NUCLEAR FUELS IN THE SYSTEM ZrO$sub 2$-CaO-UO$sub 2$. Final Report
Potential nuclear fuels in the system ZrO/sub 2/-CaO-UO/sub 2/ were investigated. Cubic fluorite-type solid solutions, as indicated by x-ray diffraction patterns, were formed by sintering CaO-stabilized ZrO/sub 2/ and U/ sub 3/O/sub 8/ compacts in either air or H/sub 2/. A continuous solid solution was found between urania and stabilized zirconia with H/sub 2/ sintering at 1750 deg C. Air sintering produced a limited region of solid solution in the stabilized zirconia portion of the system at 1450 deg C. Results on phase identification, oxidation behavior, and water corrosion are presented. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., Ill.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-001815
- OSTI ID:
- 4763856
- Report Number(s):
- ANL-6314
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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