Property | UO2 | Gd2O3 |
APS Fisher sub sieve sizer, μm | 0.8 - 1.0 | 0.5 - 1.0 |
BET specific surface area, m2/g | 2.5 - 3.2 | 3.9 - 9.1 |
Tap density, g/cm3 | 2.2 - 2.8 | 0.8 - 1.3 |
Theoretical density, g/cm3 | 10.96 | 7.41 |
Flowability | Poor | Nil |
Appearance | Fine particles, separable | Agglomerated |
Dry sieve analysis | 100% passes through 100 mesh | Forms agglomerates in sieving |
Melting point, ˚C | 2800 | 2420 |
Crystal structure | Face centered cubic | Cubic, monoclinic |
Phase change temperature, ˚C | No phase change | 1200 |
Range of nonstoichiometry | Wide | Narrow |