Optimization of Sintering Parameters for Nitride Transmutation Fuels

Synthesis and Optimization of the Sintering Kinetics of Actinide Nitrides

“…Further investigations of the sintering of ZrN as a surrogate for actinide bearing nitrides by Dunwoody et al [114] and Wheeler et al [48] (also with the LANL group) were conducted. The effects of atmosphere (N 2 , N 2 -6%H 2 , Ar, and Ar -6% H 2 ) and temperature (1100 -1700°C) on the final sintered density and nitrogen stoichiometry of ZrN was reported.…”