Disclosed are embodiments of a nuclear fuel element for use in various types of nuclear reactors. One embodiment of the nuclear fuel element comprises a plurality of solid nuclear fuel particles, such as tristructural-isotropic (TRISO) fuel particles, intermixed in a non-solid matrix that is substantially stagnant relative to the plurality of solid nuclear fuel particles. The non-solid matrix may comprise a liquid metal, a liquid metal alloy, and a liquid salt. Various embodiments of the non-solid matrix include tin, lead, sodium, aluminum, bismuth, and alloys thereof. A method of manufacturing a nuclear fuel and embodiments of a nuclear fuel core comprising the nuclear fuel element are also disclosed.
- 출원번호 : US2024/033643
- 출원인 : THE LEAPFROG NUCLEAR COMPANY
- 특허번호 :
- IPC : G21C-003/52(2006.01);G21C-003/58(2006.01);G21C-003/26(2006.01);G21C-003/28(2006.01);G21C-003/326(2006.01);G21C-003/322(2006.01);G21C-001/02(2006.01);G21C-001/04(2006.01);G21C-021/02(2006.01);G21C-003/04(2006.01);G21C-003/22(2006.01);