This funding supports research, development, and fabrication of silicon carbide cladding specimens for insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examination in research reactors. 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, with activities to be completed by 2030.
Eligible applicants include state, county, city, and tribal governments, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations including small businesses.
