Published April 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Evaluation of atomic homogeneity in mixed oxide fuel

  • 1. Kyushu Univ., Fukuoka (Japan). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
  • 2. Power Reactor and Nuclear Fuel Development Corp., Tokai, Ibaraki (Japan)

Description

Atomic homogeneities of UO2-PuO2 and ThO2-UO2 fuels fabricated by the mechanical blending were evaluated, using an X-ray diffraction method which has been developed to investigate the homogeneity in a binary metal powder compact. The X-ray diffraction line profile obtained on the plane (620) of specimen was converted to the composition distribution, after removing Kα2 line profile and instrumental broadening function. Effective penetration curve obtained from the composition distribution and subsequently Matano interface was determined, and finally atomic homogeneity was evaluated. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
J. Nucl. Mater.
Journal Volume
106
Journal Issue
1-3
Series
J. Nucl. Mater.
Journal Page Range
87-92
ISSN
0022-3115

Conference

Title
2. meeting on characterization and quality control of nuclear fuels.
Dates
2 - 5 Jun 1981.
Place
Karlsruhe (Germany, F.R.).