No.

Processes

Time (hours)

18

Grinding of U₃Si₂ and classification of its powder

1.87

19

U₃Si₂ homogenization with Al⁰

6.28

20

Pressing of the mix U₃Si₂ and Al⁰, producing fuel cores

2.40

21

Fuel core dimensional control

2.76

22

Fuel core degassing

3.69

TOTAL

17.00