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Fabrication of ThO/sub 2/, UO/sub 2/, and PuO/sub 2/-UO/sub 2/ pellets. [LMFBR]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6396186
Fabrication of ThO pellets for EBR-II irradiation testing and fabrication of UO/sub 2/ and PuO/sub 2/-UO/sub 2/ pellets for United Kingdom Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) irradiation testing is discussed. Effect of process parameters on density and microstructure of pellets fabricated by the cold press and sinter technique is reviewed.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-14-2170
OSTI ID:
6396186
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-1399-FP; CONF-780545-10
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English