This funding supports research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for insertion into research reactors, irradiation, and subsequent post-irradiation examinations by 2030. The goal is to advance the scientific and technological maturity of silicon carbide cladding for nuclear fuel rods intended for future commercial light water reactors.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and special district governments; public and private higher education institutions; federally recognized and other Native American tribal entities; nonprofits; for-profit organizations excluding small businesses; and small businesses.
