Nitride fuel cycle, 2; R&D for minor actinides transmutation

Takano, Masahide

Wagakuni Shorai Sedai No Enerugi O Ninau Kakunenryo Saikuru; Datsu Tanso Shakai No Enerugi Anzen Hosho; NSA/Commentaries, No.24, p.163 - 167, 2019/03

This article summarizes R&D status of the nitride fuel cycle for minor actinides (MA) transmutation. Status of nitride fuel fabrication, material properties and fuel performance code, pyrochemical reprocessing, and nitrogen-15 enrichment are described.