Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5478033 | Progress in Nuclear Energy | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The hardness and fracture toughness of U3Si2 was found to be comparable to that of unirradiated UO2. Given that UO2 has a history of good experience in the nuclear industry, U3Si2's comparable cracking behavior and mechanical properties speak favorably for its anticipated performance in reactor.
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Authors
Kathryn E. Metzger, Travis W. Knight, Elwyn Roberts, Xinyu Huang,