Coated fuel pellets, methods of making and using same
US12154698B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2991
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Fuel pellets can include a fission material powder, a protective layer coated on the fission material powder, and an oxidation diffusion barrier coated on the protective layer, with the protective layer and oxidation diffusion barrier being formed through ALD to achieve infiltration of the coatings within the fuel pellets.
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