Sintered gadolinium oxide-uranium dioxide pellets

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5681653

The specification applies to gadolinium oxide-uranium dioxide pellets for use in light-water reactors that contain uranium of any U-235 concentration and any concentration of gadolinium oxide. The specification covers major constituents, chemical requirements (impurity content, stoichiometry, moisture content, and Gd/sub 2/O/sub 3/ concentration), nuclear requirements (uranium isotopic content and equivalent boron content), physical characteristics (dimensions, pellet density, grain size, pore morphology, homogeneity, defects), cleanliness, workmanship, identification, densification, sampling, testing, certification, packaging, and shipping. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5681653
• Journal Information: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States) Vol. 45; ISSN ABASC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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