![Encapsulation of [(SO4 )2 (H2 O)3 ]4– (left) and F(H2 O)4– (right) clusters by molecular receptors. Caption has sub and superscripts.](/sites/default/files/styles/content_carousel_style/public/ERKCC08-project.jpg?itok=WsUwbJPV "Encapsulation of [(SO4 )2 (H2 O)3 ]4– (left) and F(H2 O)4– (right) clusters by molecular receptors. Caption has sub and superscripts.")
High burn-up (HBU) (>45 GWd/MTU) nuclear fuel is associated with increased corrosion and hydride precipitation and high levels of irradiation-induced damage to cladding and fuel pellets. To support eventual disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF), there is a need to test and evaluate the mechanical behavior of SNF under normal transportation condition.