Coated fuel pellets with enhanced water and steam oxidation resistance
US11488730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a method comprising coating a fissile, uranium-containing ceramic material with a water-resistant layer, the layer being non-reactive with the fissile, uranium-containing ceramic material. The coating is applied to a surface of the fissile, uranium-containing ceramic material. Also disclosed is a fuel for use in a nuclear reactor.
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