| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1565651 | Journal of Nuclear Materials | 2013 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A theoretical approach to solving the sintering problem of nuclear oxide fuels is described. We are proposing a new physical sintering model: the main mechanism for oxide nuclear shrinkage is the plastic flow of the matter under internal stress and capillary forces.
► The model of oxide nuclear fuel sintering is constructed. ► The viscous flow of matter under internal stress and capillary forces is considered. ► The plastic flow mechanism allows describing an intermediate stage of sintering. ► We have calculated the sintering curves for oxide nuclear fuel.
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Authors
V.G. Baranov, Yu.N. Devyatko, A.V. Tenishev, A.V. Khlunov, O.V. Khomyakov,