USE OF INTEGRAL BORON COATED FUEL ABSORBENTS WITH SIC

AR135455A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-09-16WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
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Application Number
ARP20250100675
Authority / Receiving Office
AR · AR
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-15
Filing Date
2025-03-13
Publication Date
2026-09-16
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Claims

A fuel element for a nuclear reactor is provided. The fuel element comprises non-fissile particles. The non-fissile particles comprise a core comprising a neutron-absorbing material and an outer shell surrounding the core. The neutron-absorbing material is positioned in an inner radial portion of the core. The core is configured to remain stable at a temperature not less than 1000°C. The outer shell comprises silicon carbide. A fuel pellet and a method for producing a fuel pellet are also provided.