<Nuclear fuel cladding> separates the fuel and most <fission products> from the <coolant>, provides mechanical containment, and transfers <heat> across the fuel boundary. It must retain useful mechanical integrity and corrosion resistance during irradiation while avoiding excessive <neutron> absorption.

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Past exam of the materials science course of the University of Cambridge / 2019 / Paper 1 / 6 / a / ii / Solution

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