World's first look at the atomic-scale of a future nuclear fuel shows how chromium can improve performance

In a world first, collaborative research has shown that a material that could be added to advanced fuel accumulates in certain regions, giving it desirable properties. Using the incredibly powerful microscopes at The UK's National Nuclear Laboratory, Bangor University in Wales has helped analyze fuels manufactured by Westinghouse.

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