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High-Efficiency Uranium Dioxide Composite Fuel Pellet that is Less Expensive and Cooler-Running in Nuclear Reactors
Increases Reactor Output and Shortens Fuel Cooling TimesThis uranium dioxide composite fuel pellet, which boasts improved thermal conductivity, will extend the life of UO2 fuel within nuclear reactors to save money and enhance safety. Radioactive crystalline powder uranium dioxide (UO2) is a naturally occurring substance and the most commonly used material...
Published: 6/27/2021   |   Inventor(s): Ronald Baney, James Tulenko, Ghatu Subhash, Edward McKenna, Lihao Ge, Sunghwan Yeo
Keywords(s): diamond, thermal conductivity, urania
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Materials