A new non-diffusional gas bubble production route in used nuclear fuel: implications for fission gas release, cladding corrosion, and next generation fuel design

Journal Article
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, vol. 22, iss. 11, pp. 6086-6099, 2020
Authors
Jon M. Schwantes, Jacob L. Bair, Edgar C. Buck, Ram Devanathan, Sean H. Kessler, Timothy G. Lach, Jason M. Lonergan, Bruce K. McNamara, Camille J. Palmer, Richard A. Clark
Abstract

“Phase” map showing Noble metal phase particle (orange) and U fuel fragments (green and yellow) ejected into Zr cladding (red and blue) as a result of Xe bubble rupture.

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