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Zirconium alloys with low melting points
https://doi.org/10.22349/1994-6716-2018-93-1-209-216
Abstract
A novel class of low-melting Zr-based alloys has been developed. They are deep triple and quadruple eutectics with very low melting points from 690 to860°C. Low-melting Zr-based alloys proposed as a matrix material for fuel elements with dispersed high-U fuel. Proposed fuel compositions have been developed with high thermal conductivity and U content (25–50% higher than in case of VVER and PWR fuel rods). As applied to PWR and BWR reactors, they have some advantages compared to conventional uranium dioxide fuel pellets. The use of new dispersion fuel can improve neutron-physical characteristics of the reactors, increase burn-out, reduce fuel temperature and improve fuel efficiency.
About the Authors
A. M. Savchenko
A.A. Bochvar High-Technology Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials (VNIINM)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand Sc. (Eng)
5a, Rogova St, 123098, Moscow
Yu. V. Konovalov
A.A. Bochvar High-Technology Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials (VNIINM)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand Sc. (Eng)
5a, Rogova St, 123098, Moscow
A. V. Laushkin
A.A. Bochvar High-Technology Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials (VNIINM)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand Sc. (Eng)
5a, Rogova St, 123098, Moscow
G. V. Kulakov
A.A. Bochvar High-Technology Scientific Research Institute for Inorganic Materials (VNIINM)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Cand Sc. (Eng)
5a, Rogova St, 123098, Moscow
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Savchenko A.M., Konovalov Yu.V., Laushkin A.V., Kulakov G.V. Zirconium alloys with low melting points. Voprosy Materialovedeniya. 2018;(2(94)):209-216. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22349/1994-6716-2018-93-1-209-216
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