Russia opens new zirconium sponge line for nuclear fuel ...
2021-10-6u2002·u2002Chepetsky is the only plant in Russia that makes products for the nuclear industry from zirconium. The stiff, corrosion resistant metal is used to clad fuel assemblies. Zirconium sponges are produced by injecting gas or mixing a foaming agent into molten metal, creating a froth that is stabilised by a high-temperature foaming agent, according ...
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