Cr-doped U3Si2 composite fuels under steam corrosion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.corsci.2020.109001
Abstract: Abstract Dense Cr-doped U3Si2 composite fuels were manufactured by spark plasma sintering, and the effects of Cr addition on mechanical properties and oxidation resistance were investigated. Dynamic oxidation testing by thermogravimetric analysis revealed significantly improved… read more here.
Keywords: oxidation; doped u3si2; corrosion; composite fuels ... See more keywords
Evaluation of steam corrosion and water quenching behavior of zirconium-silicide coated LWR fuel claddings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2017.11.045
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates steam corrosion of bulk ZrSi 2 , pure Si, and zirconium-silicide coatings as well as water quenching behavior of ZrSi 2 coatings to evaluate its feasibility as a potential accident-tolerant fuel… read more here.
Keywords: water; zrsi; steam corrosion; water quenching ... See more keywords