| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7967934 | Journal of Nuclear Materials | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The microstructures of U-6 wt%Nb powder particles were investigated to assess their use as a distributed fuel phase in dispersion-type nuclear fuels. The powder was produced by centrifugal atomization, leading to rapid solidification of the molten alloy particles. The microstructure of the solidified particles consisted of a dendritic structure comprising metastable α-phase-related dendrites and interdendritic metastable γ0 phase formation. The relationship between the observed microstructure and processing conditions are discussed.
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Authors
Joseph T. McKeown, Luke L. Hsiung, Ho Jin Ryu, Jong Man Park, Patrice E.A. Turchi, Wayne E. King,