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Atomistic Simulation of Fission Gas Nucleation in Uranium Oxycarbides for TRISO Fuel

Awarded 31 Aug 2024

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Awarded31 Aug 2024
Value£131,999.90
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago7mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025

National Nuclear Laboratory Limited awarded a contract to Lancaster University for atomistic simulation of fission gas nucleation in uranium oxycarbides for TRISO fuel.

The research was procured under NNLC321 - University Supply Chain Framework Lot 6, with a contract value of £131,999.9.

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