Affiliation:
1. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories , 286 Plant Rd., Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Canada
Abstract
Abstract
The properties and behavior of corium are important factors in the progression and ultimate consequences of a severe nuclear reactor accident. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) is developing a cold crucible facility to create and study small quantities of CANDU corium and, potentially, other molten materials. This paper describes the facility and presents preliminary results with nonradioactive charges and with radioactive, near-prototypical charges.
Funder
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Subject
Nuclear Energy and Engineering,Radiation
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