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In-reactor behavior of materials used to control fuel-cladding chemical interaction. [LMFBR]

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OSTI ID:7279976
Niobium, vanadium, chromium and titanium metals were irradiation tested in various configurations as candidate oxygen buffer/getter materials in LMFBR fuel pins. Test results indicate in-situ oxidation of buffer/getter materials with specific materials and configurations preventing cladding attack. Some placement configurations were ineffective due to low oxygen mobility. A relative preference for buffer/getter reaction with fission product cesium was also noted.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, Wash. (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-14-2170
OSTI ID:
7279976
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-1268; CONF-770958-1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English