Design of unique pins for irradiation of higher actinides in a fast reactor

Conference · Sun Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:5336283

Basmajian, J A; Birney, K R; Weber, E T; Adair, H L; Quinby, T C; Raman, S; Butler, J K; Bateman, B C; Swanson, K M

The actinides produced by transmutation reactions in nuclear reactor fuels are a significant factor in nuclear fuel burnup, transportation and reprocessing. Irradiation testing is a primary source of data of this type. A segmented pin design was developed which provides for incorporation of multiple specimens of actinide oxides for irradiation in the UK's Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) at Dounreay Scotland. Results from irradiation of these pins will extend the basic neutronic and material irradiation behavior data for key actinide isotopes.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA); Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA); UKAEA Headquarters, London
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26; AC06-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 5336283
• Report Number(s): CONF-820406-21; ON: DE82017527
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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