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Microstructure Evolution in ZrC Irradiated with Kr ions

Gan, J
Research Scientist,Idaho National Laboratory,ID,

Meyer, MK
Research Scientist,Idaho National Laboratory,ID,

Birtcher, RC
Physicist,Argonne National Laboratory,IL,

Allen, TR
Professor,The University of Wisconsin,WI,


Pages: 7    Published: Jan 2006


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Source: STP1475-EB


Abstract

The gas-cooled fast reactor (GFR) is one of six concepts for the Generation-IV nuclear energy system. The fuel for the GFR requires both a high heavy metal loading and the ability to withstand temperatures up to 1600°C during a loss of coolant accident. ZrC is among the few potential refractory ceramic materials with necessary properties to be considered as matrix materials for a dispersed carbide fuel. The radiation response of ZrC to high dose and temperature is a critical research need. This work investigated the microstructure of ZrC irradiated with 1 MeV Kr ions to doses of 10 and 30 dpa at 27°C and 10 and 70 dpa at 800°C with a damage rate approximately 3.0 × 10-3 dpa/s. No radiation-induced amorphization was found. A lattice expansion of approximately 7 % was observed for ZrC irradiated to 70 dpa at 800°C.


Keywords:
ZrC, Kr ions, microstructure, irradiation, dislocation, lattice expansion

Paper ID: STP37591S
Committee/Subcommittee: E10.02
DOI: 10.1520/STP37591S
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