Evaluation of fracture stress for the SiC layer of TRISO-coated fuel particles using a modified crush test method

Thak Sang Byun, John D. Hunn, James H. Miller, Lance L. Snead, Jin Weon Kim

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Abstract

Fracture stress data for the chemical vapor deposition SiC coatings of tri-isotropic carbon/silicon carbide-coated fuel particles were obtained using a newly developed testing and evaluation method, and their relationship with microstructure was investigated. A crush testing technique using a blanket foil at load-transferring contact has been developed for hemispherical shell SiC specimens based on finite element analysis results. The mean fracture stress varied with test material in the range of 330-650 MPa, and was linked to the combined characteristics of inner surface roughness and porosity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)327-337
Number of pages11
JournalInternational Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology
Volume7
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2010

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