Fig.1-2 Core-material melting and relocation (CMMR) test
The simulated fuel assembly at the top was heated by plasma. A ZrO2 pellet was used, rather than UO2. (a) A downward flow was observed in order of materials with lower melting points. (b) The simulated fuel retained the column shape until its melting temperature.
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