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COPRECAL: co-conversion of Pu, U mixed nitrate to mixed oxide

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OSTI ID:5849634

Approximately 35 kg of COPRECAL mixed oxide have been produced. Of this total, 26 kg contained 20% Pu based on total metal and 9 kg contained 30% Pu. Testing has produced the following results: sintered pellet density, >95% TD; excellent sintered pellet integrity; plutonium homogeneity exceeding the FFTF figure of merit requirement of 0.96; and 100% nitric acid solubility.

Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Pleasanton, CA (USA). Vallecitos Nuclear Center
OSTI ID:
5849634
Report Number(s):
GEFR-SP-168; CONF-791103-45
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English