Lithium and boron analysis by LA-ICP-MS results from a bowed PWR rod with contact

A previously published investigation of an irradiated fuel rod from the Ringhals 2 PWR, which was bowed to contact with an adjacent rod, identified a significant but highly localised thinning of the clad wall and increased corrosion. Rod fretting was deemed unlikely due to the adhering oxide coverin...

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Main Authors: Puranen Anders, Tejland Pia, Granfors Michael, Schrire David, Josefsson Bertil, Bengtsson Bernt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:EPJ Nuclear Sciences & Technologies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/epjn/2016042