An Infiltration Manufacturing Process for Nuclear Fuels

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Ecker ◽  
Jacopo Saccheri ◽  
Biays Bowerman ◽  
James Ablett ◽  
Laurence Milian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nuclear Fuel ◽  
Uranyl Nitrate ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Quality Monitoring ◽  
Nuclear Fuels ◽  
Triso Fuel ◽  
Naturally Occurring ◽  
Fuel Fabrication ◽  
On Line ◽  
Very High

The Infiltrated Kernel Nuclear Fuel (IKNF) process deposits nuclear fuel into the naturally occurring porosity in graphite. IKNF consists of infiltrating uranyl nitrate dissolved in an organic solvent into the graphite and then heat-treating the sample at low (<300°C) temperatures to remove the solvent and convert the uranyl nitrate to UO2. Complete conversion to UC2 can then be accomplished by heating to temperatures higher than 3000°C. IKNF is extremely flexible: it is appropriate for very high temperature applications and heating the infiltrated product to intermediate temperatures (higher than 900°C) produces nuclear fuel with a range of chemistries in the U-C-O system (similar to the current US TRISO fuel). It is probable that the process can also be used to produce fuel containing transuranics. It is believed that IKNF will be less expensive, more robust and more suitable for on-line quality monitoring than current fuel fabrication method. Graphite infiltration involves a few, easily measurable and controllable variables. It is reproducible and predictable.

scholarly journals Fuel fabrication and reprocessing issues: the ASGARD project

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Christian Ekberg ◽  
Teodora Retegan ◽  
Eva De Visser Tynova ◽  
Mark Sarsfield ◽  
Janne Wallenius
Keyword(s):  
Real Number ◽  
Nuclear Fuel ◽  
International Exchange ◽  
Nuclear Fuels ◽  
The Real ◽  
Fuel Cycles ◽  
Fuel Fabrication ◽  
Nuclear Fuel Cycles ◽  
And Training ◽  
Scientific Achievements

The ASGARD project (2012–2016) was designed to tackle the challenge the multi-dimensional questions dealing with the recyclability of novel nuclear fuels. These dimensions are: the scientific achievements, investigating how to increase the industrial applicability of the fabrication of these novel fuels, the bridging of the often separate physics and chemical communities in connection with nuclear fuel cycles and finally to create an ambitious education and training platform. This will be offered to younger scientists and will include a broadening of their experience by international exchange with relevant facilities. At the end of the project 27 papers in peer reviewed journals were published and it is expected that the real number will be the double. The training and integration success was evidenced by the fruitful implementation of the Travel Fund as well as the unique schools, e.g. practical and theoretical handling of plutonium.

WIELAND-K88

Alloy Digest ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 54 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Stress Relaxation ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Relaxation Resistance ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Very High

Abstract Wieland K-88 is a copper alloy with very high electrical and thermal conductivity, good strength, and excellent stress relaxation resistance at elevated temperatures. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties. It also includes information on high temperature performance and corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: CU-738. Producer or source: Wieland Metals Inc.

MUMETAL

Alloy Digest ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 40 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Magnetic Alloy ◽  
High Permeability ◽  
Soft Magnetic ◽  
Soft Magnetic Alloy ◽  
Very High ◽  
Specialty Metals

Abstract MUMETAL is a very high permeability soft magnetic alloy. (See also Alloy Digest Ni-25, April 1956.) This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on heat treating. Filing Code: Ni-398. Producer or source: Spang Specialty Metals.

DURIMPHY

Alloy Digest ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Yield Strength ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Precipitation Hardening ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Yield ◽  
High Yield Strength ◽  
Precision Alloys ◽  
Very High

Abstract Durimphy is a maraging steel with 1724 MPa (250 ksi) tensile strength and a very high yield strength due to precipitation hardening. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: FE-140. Producer or source: Metalimphy Precision Alloys.

COPPER ALLOY No. 878

Alloy Digest ◽  
1979 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Wear Resistance ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Copper Alloy ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Casting Alloys ◽  
Copper Zinc ◽  
Die Castings ◽  
Very High

Abstract Copper Alloy No. 878 is a copper-zinc-silicon alloy for die castings. Among the brass die-casting alloys, it has the highest strength, hardness and wear resistance; however, it is the most difficult to machine. It is used where very high requirements must be met for strength and wear resistance. Its many applications include tools, pump impellers, gears and marine hardware. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as casting, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-386. Producer or source: Copper alloy producers.

ROUND PERMALLOY 80

Alloy Digest ◽  
1976 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Magnetic Core ◽  
Molybdenum Alloy ◽  
Nickel Iron ◽  
Low Field ◽  
Core Losses ◽  
Very High

Abstract Round Permalloy 80 is an 80% nickel-iron-molybdenum alloy that provides very high initial and maximum magnetic permeabilities and minimal core losses at low field strengths. This vacuum-melted product also offers the advantages of small size and weight in magnetic core and shielding materials for numerous applications. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Ni-223. Producer or source: Spang Industries Inc..

BLENDALLOY 25-7904

Alloy Digest ◽  
1972 ◽  
Vol 21 (11) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Coercive Force ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Surface Treatment ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Magnetic Shielding ◽  
High Permeability ◽  
Magnetic Cores ◽  
Very High

Abstract BLENDALLOY 25-7904 is an 80% nickel-15% iron-5% molybdenum alloy having very high permeability and low coercive force for magnetic cores in such applications as transformer laminations, sensitive magnetic amplifiers and magnetic shielding. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, joining, and surface treatment. Filing Code: Ni-181. Producer or source: Spang Industries Inc..

UNS A97075

Alloy Digest ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 35 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Good Resistance ◽  
Temperature Performance ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Structural Parts ◽  
Very High

Abstract UNS No. A97075 is a wrought precipitation-hardenable aluminum alloy. It has excellent mechanical properties, workability and response to heat treatment and refrigeration. Its typical uses comprise aircraft structural parts and other highly stressed structural applications where very high strength and good resistance to corrosion are required. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and shear strength as well as fatigue. It also includes information on low temperature performance as well as forming, heat treating, and machining. Filing Code: Al-269. Producer or source: Various aluminum companies.

MUELLER ALLOY C10200

Alloy Digest ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (10) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
High Conductivity ◽  
Bend Strength ◽  
Very High

Abstract Mueller Alloy C10200 has very high conductivity for applications such as bus bars. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, elasticity, tensile properties, and bend strength. It also includes information on corrosion resistance as well as forming, heat treating, machining, and joining. Filing Code: Cu-852. Producer or source: Mueller Brass Company.

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