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VIPAC fuel
VIPAC fuel, also called vibrocompacted or Vibropack fuel, is nuclear reactor fuel in which irregular ceramic particles are vibration-packed into cladding, developed most extensively in Russia.
Zirconium-niobium alloy
A zirconium-niobium alloy is a zirconium alloy used in nuclear reactors, where niobium improves corrosion resistance and strength; main grades include E110, E125, M5, and ZIRLO.
ZIRLO
ZIRLO is a zirconium alloy developed by Westinghouse for nuclear fuel rod cladding in light water reactors, combining low neutron absorption with better corrosion resistance and creep behavior than earlier Zircaloy alloys.