@inproceedings{87cd1bec6e9e409eae2674d4ef6898f5,
title = "Spark plasma sintering of fuel cermets for nuclear reactor applications",
abstract = "The feasibility of the fabrication of tungsten based nuclear fuel cermets via Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) is investigated in this work. CeO 2 is used to simulate fuel loadings of UO 2 or Mixed-Oxide (MOX) fuels within tungsten-based cermets due to the similar properties of these materials. This study shows that after a short time sintering, greater than 90% density can be achieved, which is suitable to possess good strength as well as the ability to contain fission products. The mechanical properties and the densities of the samples are also investigated as functions of the applied pressures during the sintering.",
author = "Yang Zhong and O'Brien, {Robert C.} and Howe, {Steven D.} and Nathan Jerred and Kristopher Schwinn and Laura Sudderth and Joshua Hundley and Robert O'Brien",
year = "2012",
doi = "10.1557/opl.2012.416",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781605113609",
series = "Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings",
pages = "13--18",
booktitle = "Material Challenges in Current and Future Nuclear Technologies",
note = "2011 MRS Fall Meeting ; Conference date: 28-11-2011 Through 02-12-2011",
}