Review of the phase equilibria and thermodynamics of binary and ternary systems composed of IFR fuel component metals (U, Pu, and Zr) and nitrogen
Studies of the interactions of IFR fuel alloys with stainless steel cladding materials have shown evidence for segregation of metallic alloy components at the fuel-cladding interface. The phenomenon seems to be related to the availability of nitrogen and other reactive elements. For the interpretation of surface segregation results it will be necessary to establish (1) the composition of the phases formed in the ternary alloys under the action of nitrogen, (2) diffusion characteristics of various components in these phases and those of nitrogen itself, and (3) activity gradients established in the component metals providing driving forces for material migration. In this technical memorandum we present a literature survey and evaluation of the binary and ternary systems formed among uranium, plutonium, zirconium, and nitrogen. Both the phase diagram data and available thermodynamics are included. The following systems were surveyed: U-N, Pu-N, Zr-N, U-Pu, U-Zr, Pu-Zr, U-Pu-Zr, U-Pu-N, U-Zr-N, and Pu-Zr-N.
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31109-ENG-38
- OSTI ID:
- 713925
- Report Number(s):
- ANL-IFR--78; ON: TI88025105
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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