A Successful Irradiation For Framatome’s 3D-Printed Nuclear Fuel Elements

A Successful Irradiation For Framatome’s 3D-Printed Nuclear Fuel Elements Framatome’s 3D-printed nuclear fuel elements successfully completed the first cycle of irradiation in operating conditions at the Gösgen Nuclear Power Plant, Switzerland. These experimental stainless steel and nickel-based alloy components were installed here in 2019 for a five-cycle programme. Additive manufacturing accelerates product development and the…