BAMSE - Fuel manufacturing and advanced materials for Swedish energy production

In collaboration with Project Coordinator Blykalla AB as well as RISE, SWERIM, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Luleå University of Technology, this project advances the development and standardization of next-generation alumina-forming steels, including both proprietary alloys and commercial FeCrAl variants. A range of manufacturing methods - additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, hot isostatic pressing (HIP), HVAF, and plasma spraying - will be evaluated to optimize microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance under demanding liquid lead conditions. Alongside this, the project will develop protective coatings and standardized testing methods, creating a solid foundation for industrial deployment of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and reinforcing Sweden’s position at the forefront of sustainable nuclear technologies.