Depleted Uranium Silicide Fuel Plates
U3Si2 dispersion plates for research reactors, offering higher uranium density than UO2. Ceramic dispersion containing depleted uranium compounds qualifies under HTS 2844.30.50 note 4(d). Cladded in zirconium alloy.
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If assembled into fuel elements
Completed nuclear fuel assemblies classify by function in Chapter 84.
If uranium carbide fuel
UC/UC2 fuel forms use 2849 carbide heading instead of silicide compounds.
If silicide matrix without DU
Non-uranium silicides classify as rare earth compounds in Chapter 81.
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• Include plate dimensions and cladding specs; perform leak testing certification; comply with 10 CFR 110 export controls
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