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Significant knowledge gaps exist in the thermodynamic behaviour of neodymium carbide and cerium carbide fission products that play significant roles in the qualification of TRISO fuels. Thermodynamic investigations of neodymium and cerium carbide isotopic equivalent fission products were performed to improve the knowledge base of TRISO fuels. Various crucible tests, calibrant experimentation, sample generation and sample preparation techniques, and new thermodynamic measurements have been performed. Boron nitride crucibles worked most effectively, providing useful data for comparison to existing literature. 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Thermodynamic investigations of neodymium and cerium carbide isotopic equivalent fission products were performed to improve the knowledge base of TRISO fuels. Various crucible tests, calibrant experimentation, sample generation and sample preparation techniques, and new thermodynamic measurements have been performed. Boron nitride crucibles worked most effectively, providing useful data for comparison to existing literature. 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