Cladding 01 (Material)
Cladding 01 (Material) : (1) An external layer of material applied directly to another material to provide protection in a chemically reactive environment (e.g. cladding over ferritic material to prevent corrosion). (2) Typically, the tube of material that houses the nuclear fuel pellets and provides the containment of radioactive species produced during fission. It may also provide structural support. The cladding tube, together with the end cups or plugs, also typically provides structural support
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