Typical view of the outer surface of the spent fuel elements with UO2+Mg fuel from the AM reactor after long-term dry storage for 15–22 years: a) gray surface with dark gray plaque spots; b) dark gray surface with scrapes and scratches; c) surface with brown and white deposits; d) light silvery surface with gray plaque spots.

 
 
  Part of: Ivanov SN, Porollo SI, Shulepin SV, Baranaev YuD, Timofeev VF, Kharizomenov YuV (2023) Examination of fuel elements irradiated in the reactor of the World’s First NPP after long-term storage. Nuclear Energy and Technology 9(1): 51-58. https://doi.org/10.3897/nucet.9.102492