Phase evolution in M1-xPuxO2 (0.0 ≤ x ≤ 0.6) (M = Zr, Th) as potential inert matrix fuel system under reducing and oxidizing conditions

Incorporation of plutonia in zirconia and thoria based matrices is important in the context of their transmutation and geological disposal applications. In the present work, phase relations and lattice parameter–composition relationships have been reported in ZrO2–PuO2 and ThO2–PuO2 systems under re...

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