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Researchers at Russia’s AA Bochvar Research Institute of Inorganic Materials (VNIINM - part of TVEL) together with specialists from the Research Institute of Atomic Reactors (NIIAR - part to Rosatom) have completed initial tests of samples of products made from silicon carbide in NIIAR’s BOR-60 research reactor.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 27 July 2023
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsrosatom-scientists-test-silicon-carbide-cladding-11030360
Specialists at Russia’s AA Bochvar Research Institute of Inorganic Materials (VNIINM, part of Rosatom’s TVEL fuel company) have developed samples of experimental fuel claddings made of a composite material based on silicon carbide, TVEL said. The work is part of a programme to develop new generation accident tolerant fuel, which will significantly improve the safety of nuclear power plant operation.
- Source: NEI Magazine
- Date: Thursday, 20 January 2022
- Original article: neimagazine.com/news/newsrussian-scientists-develop-plastic-fuel-claddings-made-of-silicon-carbide-9414419