Abstract

The paper considers the behavior under irradiation of the METMET fuel composition, which consists of particles of uranium-molybdenum alloy in a matrix of zirconium alloys. Post-reactor investigations confirmed the satisfactory performance of pilot fuel elements irradiated in the MIR reactor to a burnup of 61 MW day/kgU under significant thermal loads. The structural stability of the fuel under irradiation, good compatibility of the fuel rod components with each other could be noted. Fuel rods with METMET fuel composition have good prospects for use in reactors of floating nuclear power units and low-capacity nuclear plants, as well as a tolerant fuel.

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