The recent experiments conducted by Argonne National Laboratory on high burnup fuel cladding material property show that the ductile to brittle transition temperature of high burnup fuel cladding is dependent on: (1) cladding material, (2) irradiation conditions, and (3) drying-storage histories (stress at maximum temperature) [1]. The experiment results also show that the ductile to brittle temperature increases as the fuel burnup increases.

<p>A newsletter from the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management</p>

<p>Highlights Include....</p>

<p>OCRWM FY 1996 Budget Presented to Congress</p>

<p>Public Responds to Waste Acceptance Issues</p>

<p>Transportation External Coordination Working Group Convenes in North Carolina</p>

<p>OCRWM Completes Draft Public Participation Plan</p>

<p>International Program Update</p>