(Credit: DoE) Now it seems that silicon carbide (SiC) may soon replace the traditional zirconium alloy with General Atomics’ SiGa fuel cladding, which has been tested over the past 120 days in ...

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The analysis revealed that the first piece of debris contained uranium and zirconium, a metal used in the cladding that encases fuel rods. JAEA said the debris was formed from melted nuclear fuel ...

By integrating the uranium-zirconium alloy with nuclear-grade cladding material, we’re advancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of nuclear fuel, bringing us closer to commercialization ...

We are designing Lightbridge Fuel™ to offer superior heat ... consisting of an alloy of depleted uranium and zirconium with an outer cladding made of nuclear-grade zirconium alloy material.

By integrating the uranium-zirconium alloy with nuclear-grade cladding material, we're advancing the safety, efficiency, and performance of nuclear fuel, bringing us closer to commercialization and ...