Cladding and duct materials for advanced nuclear recycle reactors

T. R. Allen, J. T. Busby, R. L. Klueh, S. A. Maloy, M. B. Toloczko

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Abstract

The expanded use of nuclear energy without risk of nuclear weapons proliferation and with safe nuclear waste disposal is a primary goal of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP). To achieve that goal the GNEP is exploring advanced technologies for recycling spent nuclear fuel that do not separate pure plutonium, and advanced reactors that consume transuranic elements from recycled spent fuel. The GNEP's objectives will place high demands on reactor clad and structural materials. This article discusses the materials requirements of the GNEP's advanced nuclear recycle reactors program.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15-23
Number of pages9
JournalJOM
Volume60
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2008

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