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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 02, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 18, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Chang-Kyu Kim, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Ki-Hwan Kim, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Se-Jung Jang, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Eng-Soo Kim, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Il-Hyun Kuk, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Dong-Seong Sohn, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Assignee:
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon-Si, KR;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G21C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
376261 ; 376411 ; 376901 ; 264-05 ;
Abstract
The invention is directed to a high-density dispersion nuclear fuel having spherical particles of an uranium alloy dispersed in a nonfissionable matrix. The alloy includes uranium and 4-9 wt % Q, wherein Q is selected from the group consisting of Mo, Nb, and Zr. A process of manufacturing the spherical particles is also disclosed.