Nuclear Science

Distribution of metallic fission-product particles in the cladding liner of spent nuclear fuel

R. A. Clark, M. A. Conroy, et al.

Discover groundbreaking insights into noble metal phase fission-product agglomerates and gaseous xenon found in high-burnup UO2 fuel. This research by Richard A. Clark, Michele A. Conroy, Timothy G. Lach, Edgar C. Buck, Kristi L. Pellegrini, Bruce K. McNamara, and Jon M. Schwantes reveals significant findings with important implications for long-term storage and disposal of nuclear materials.