May 24, 2022
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Development of Casting Techniques for d-phase Uranium-Zirconium Alloys - CRADA 524

Abstract

Casting of d-phase HALEU UZr2 alloy is an early milestone in the fabrication process for Lightbridge Fuel™. The Radiochemical Processing Laboratory at PNNL has been identified as having both the capability and expertise to perform the necessary high temperature casting of samples of Lightbridge’s alloy. The necessary equipment, facility licensing, and shipping capabilities for special nuclear material coupled with its expertise in uranium casting techniques makes PNNL uniquely suited to this project.

Published: May 24, 2022

Citation

Huber Z.F. 2021. Development of Casting Techniques for d-phase Uranium-Zirconium Alloys - CRADA 524 Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.