USE OF INTEGRAL BORON COATED FUEL ABSORBENTS WITH SIC
AR135455A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-09-16WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP
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Patent Information
- 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.