Published June 1975 | Version v1
Report

Irradiation performance of low density pellet

  • 1. Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp., Tokyo (Japan)

Description

The low-density uranium oxide pellets in zircaloy-2 cladding were irradiated in a reactor to investigate the in-pile sintering behavior. The pellets were prepared by cold-pressing uranium oxide fine powder and subsequent sintering at 800 degree C in reducing atmosphere. Those irradiated at low linear heat rating were broken into pieces, while those at high linear heat rating exhibited restructuring pattern, distinct central void and fuel-cladding clearance. The in-pile sintering of the pellets was apparent in both cases. (Mori, K.)

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Imprint Title
Semi-annual progress report of Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corporation, Tokai Works
Imprint Pagination
p. 65-71.
Report number
PNCT--831-75-01