SEDL / STP / STP1354-EB / STP14292S

Effects of Neutron Irradiation on Microstructure and Properties of Zircaloy

Adamson, RB
Manager, Materials Technology, GE Nuclear Energy, Vallecitos Nuclear Center, Sunol, CA

Pages: 17    Published: Jan 2000

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Abstract

An historical review is given on the effects of neutron irradiation on the microstructure and properties of Zircaloy. Topics included are basic neutron damage structure, precipitate instabilities, irradiation growth, deformation and mechanical properties, and corrosion. A personal perspective is given by the author, and an extensive list of references covers the area.