Thermal characterization of nuclear materials
Setaram thermal analysis and calorimetry equipment is widely used to characterize materials used in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Assess the thermal or thermophysical properties, stability or composition of nuclear materials
We offer standard systems for measuring thermal properties at very high and very low temperatures, as well as at high and low pressures. If you have specific challenges related to the handling of nuclear fuel and waste, we also have custom solutions for glove boxes or hot cells to meet these requirements.
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Oxygen stoichiometry
The oxygen-to-metal (O/M) ratio, or stoichiometry, is one of the most critical parameters of nuclear fuel fabrication. Thermogravimetry (TGA) is the main solution for controlling this ratio.
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Phase diagram
You need to determine how the ageing of nuclear fuel may impact its physical state. Phase diagrams are perfect tools for that purpose, and can be assessed using DSC, DTA or drop calorimetry.
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In-pile behavior
You can use our solutions to predict a new fuel’s behavior in the reactor, i.e. the in-pile behavior. It consists of measuring thermophysical parameters, including thermal expansion with TMA, and heat capacity with high temperature calorimetry.
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Quantification of radioactive materials
The amount of radioactive material in a waste or fuel is not always known. You can use calorimetry as a non-destructive method to quantify the radioactive material. The technique does not depend on the material’s matrix or geometry.
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