Development of Highly Microstructure-Controlled Ceramic Neutron Absorbers for Improving Safety of Fast Reactors

Katsumi Yoshida

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Oral presentation

V. Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Nuclear Materials » 502-1 Nuclear Materials, Degradation, Radiation Effects, and Related Technology

[2M01-06] Highly Microstructure Controlled Ceramic

Thu. Mar 21, 2019 9:45 AM - 11:20 AM Room M (Common Education Bildg. 2 3F No.37)

Chair:Tatsuya Hinoki(Kyoto Univ.)

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

[2M01] Development of Highly Microstructure-Controlled Ceramic Neutron Absorbers for Improving Safety of Fast Reactors

(1) Outline of the research program

*Katsumi Yoshida¹, Tohru S Suzuki², Koji Maeda³ (1. Tokyo Tech, 2. NIMS, 3. JAEA)

Keywords:Neutron absorbers, Fast reactors, Highly microstructure-control, Boron carbide

The present authors report the outline of the research program of “Development of Highly Microstructure-Controlled Ceramic Neutron Absorbers for Improving Safety of Fast Reactors” supported by The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) under the framework of Innovative Nuclear Research and Development Program.