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The Influence of Gd content on the properties of simulated fuel debris

Akashi, Masatoshi ; Hirooka, Shun ; Watanabe, Masashi  ; Komeno, Akira ; Morimoto, Kyoichi 

Uranium oxide fuels containing Gd$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$ had been used to control fuel power in reactors of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant where the severe accident occurred in 2011. JAEA has been evaluating physical properties of the molten fuel debris in the damaged core. However physical properties of the fuel debris containing Gd are not known, hence it is very difficult to select an appropriate debris removal method. Especially, it is important to know the distribution of Gd in the molten fuels for the evaluation of nuclear criticality safety during removal work. In this study, simulated samples of the molten fuel debris, which consisted of ZrO$$_{2}$$, UO$$_{2}$$ and Gd$$_{2}$$O$$_{3}$$, were prepared and their properties, which are density, crystal structure, thermal conductivity, thermal expansion and melting temperature, were investigated. This study includes results obtained under the research program entrusted to International Research Institute for Nuclear Decommissioning including Japan Atomic Energy Agency by Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.

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