Microstructure Response in Copper and Copper Alloys Irradiated with Fission Neutrons with Controlled Temperature Variations

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Microstructure Response in Copper and Copper Alloys Irradiated with Fission Neutrons with Controlled Temperature Variations
Muroga, T
Professor, National Institute for Fusion Science,

Watanabe, H
Associate Professor, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University,

Abstract

The effects of temperature variation on microstructural evolution were investigated for Cu, Cu-5Ni, Cu-3.5Zn, and Cu-5Ni-2Zn irradiated in JMTR and HFIR. The low temperature pre-irradiation at 477 K to 533 K was shown not to influence microstructural evolution significantly during the following irradiation at 613 K to 693 K. On the other hand, downward temperature shift during irradiation was shown to produce void formation in Cu and Cu-3.5Zn. The mechanism of the temperature variation effects was discussed based on the defect properties and the details of the temperature transient history during irradiation.

Keywords:
microstructure, neutron irradiation, temperature variation effects, copper, copper alloys

Paper ID: JAI11243
DOI: 10.1520/JAI11243
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Author Title Microstructure Response in Copper and Copper Alloys Irradiated with Fission Neutrons with Controlled Temperature Variations Symposium The Effects of Radiation on Materials: 21st International Symposium, 2002-06-20 Committee E10

		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of ASTM International (JAI) / Citation Page Volume 1, Issue 9 (October 2004) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (1.3M) View License Agreement ISSN: 1546-962X Page Count: 10 Microstructure Response in Copper and Copper Alloys Irradiated with Fission Neutrons with Controlled Temperature Variations Muroga, T Professor, National Institute for Fusion Science, Watanabe, H Associate Professor, Research Institute for Applied Mechanics, Kyushu University, Abstract The effects of temperature variation on microstructural evolution were investigated for Cu, Cu-5Ni, Cu-3.5Zn, and Cu-5Ni-2Zn irradiated in JMTR and HFIR. The low temperature pre-irradiation at 477 K to 533 K was shown not to influence microstructural evolution significantly during the following irradiation at 613 K to 693 K. On the other hand, downward temperature shift during irradiation was shown to produce void formation in Cu and Cu-3.5Zn. The mechanism of the temperature variation effects was discussed based on the defect properties and the details of the temperature transient history during irradiation. Keywords: microstructure, neutron irradiation, temperature variation effects, copper, copper alloys Paper ID: JAI11243 DOI: 10.1520/JAI11243 ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Microstructure Response in Copper and Copper Alloys Irradiated with Fission Neutrons with Controlled Temperature Variations Symposium The Effects of Radiation on Materials: 21st International Symposium, 2002-06-20 Committee E10