NEUP CINR-18-15039: Oxidation of Tristructural Isotropic fuel forms in low oxygen and steam partial pressures and the role of matrix burn off in the oxidation rate at high temperature

The proposed study will systematically investigate the oxidation behavior of TRISO particles and matrix material under atmospheres that incorporate incremental additions of H2O, O2, H2, and CO2 at high temperature (600-1700°C). The corrosion behavior will be observed, dynamics calculated, and the transition from active-passive and passive-active oxidation in steam with and without additions of other oxidants will be mapped as functions of temperature and oxidant/contaminant partial pressure.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	University of Texas at San Antonio
PI	Elizabeth Wood