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The Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has closed its Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) reactor at the Lucas Heights nuclear medicine precinct to undergo necessary upgrades and maintenance. OPAL is a state-of-the-art 20 MWt multi-purpose reactor that uses low enriched uranium (LEU) fuel. The $300m OPAL reactor, supplied by Argentina’s INVAP, was opened in 2007 with an estimated design life of 60 years.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsanstos-opal-reactor-closed-for-upgrades-11688878
France’s Framatome has invested in a new separative capacity on its Jarrie site, reinforcing its production of high-quality hafnium and zirconium alloys for the nuclear, aerospace, defence and space industries. Hafnium is a derivative of nuclear grade zirconium production, widely used as an alloy in high-tech applications to improve advanced mechanical performance, especially at high temperatures. Its unique heat and corrosion resistance properties, make hafnium essential to the manufacture of components for nuclear reactors, aeronautical turbines, advanced defence systems and space equipment.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Wednesday, 06 December 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsframatome-strengthens-hafnium-production-11347715
Russia’s Chepetsk Mechanical Plant in Glazov (ChMP part of Rosatom’s Fuel Company TVEL) has mastered the technology for the production of zirconium sponge, TVEL said on 5 October.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 08 October 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsrussia-masters-production-of-zirconium-sponge-9138234
Russia has developed a new process line for manufacturing the zirconium sponge needed for nuclear fuel assemblies. A new facility to make the substance has been launched by Rosatom subsidiary TVEL at its Chepetsky Mechanical Plant.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Thursday, 07 October 2021
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Russia-opens-new-zirconium-sponge-line-for-nuclear
A special report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions, released on 5 May, is a comprehensive global study on the central importance of minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth elements in a secure and rapid transformation of the global energy sector. The 287-page report recommends six key areas of action for policy makers to ensure that critical minerals are available to accelerate the transition to clean energy, rather than becoming a bottleneck.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Friday, 07 May 2021
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsiea-report-looks-at-critical-minerals-in-clean-energy-transitions-8725909
China's first bulk export order for nuclear-grade zirconium sponge has begun its journey to Russia, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced today. Nuclear-grade zirconium sponge is used to produce zirconium alloys for nuclear reactor components, such as the cladding for fuel rods.
- Source: World Nuclear News
- Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2020
- Original article: world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/China-enters-zirconium-sponge-export-market