The Investigation of degradation mechanisms of Cr-coated Zicronium Alloy Cladding (CCZ) in Reactivity Initiated Accidents (RIA) at the Nuclear Scie…
Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance
May 26, 2021
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The Investigation of degradation mechanisms of Cr-coated Zicronium Alloy Cladding (CCZ) in Reactivity Initiated Accidents (RIA) at the Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) consists of performing RIA irradiations and experimental analysis of thermal, mechanical, and microstructural response of Cr-coated zicromium alloy fuel cladding in comparison with uncoated Zr-alloy coating