The present status of SiC/SiC R & D for nuclear application in Japan

Abstract

SiC/SiC R & D for nuclear application in Japan is quite active under the coordinated activities of Atomic Energy Society of Japan's committee on "Applications of Ceramic Materials for Advanced Nuclear Power Systems" and mainly government funded nuclear engineering/materials activities collaborating academia and industries. Start with the brief introduction of those activities, representing research activities are introduced. ITER and BA related SiC/SiC activities are emphasized, followed by introductions of extensive OASIS, Muroran Institute of Technology activities. The importance of international collaboration and strategic planning is mentioned. © 2011 Ceramic Society of Japan..