NEUP CINR-23-29289: Getting AnCers: Metallothermic Molten Salt Synthesis and Reaction Thermodynamics of Actinide Ceramic Fuels

Synthesis of high quality actinide ceramics (AnCers) remains a costly challenge. A low-temperature, high-yield, short-duration reaction that directly synthesizes UN and UC could reduce the cost of these advanced fuels greatly. This proposal aims to demonstrate a method by which the costs of AnCers can be greatly reduced - metallothermic molten salt synthesis. Optimization and thermodynamics data will be obtained.

Additional Info

Field	Value
Awarded Institution	Oregon State University
PI	Alexander Chemey