A model based on simple thermodynamic considerations for calculating oxygen potentials of mixed uranium-plutonium oxide fuel was developed. Oxygen potential values obtained using this model are presented as a function of temperature and O/M ratio for mixed oxide fuel containing 15 to 30 mol% plutonium oxides. Comparison with experimental data from the literature shows reasonably good agreement.
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