Evaluation of Fracture Stress for the SiC Layer of TRISO-Coated Fuel Particles Using a Modified Crush Test Method

摘要

Fracture stress data for the chemical vapor deposition SiC coatings of tri-isotropic carbon/silicon carbide-coated fuel particles were obtained using a newly developed testing and evaluation method, and their relationship with microstructure was investigated. A crush testing technique using a blanket foil at load-transferring contact has been developed for hemispherical shell SiC specimens based on finite element analysis results. The mean fracture stress varied with test material in the range of 330-650 MPa, and was linked to the combined characteristics of inner surface roughness and porosity.