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Effect of Irradiation on the Notched-Bar Impact Properties of Some Plain-Carbon Steels

Leeser, D. O.
Atomic Power Development Associates, Inc., Detroit, Mich.

Deily, G. J.
The du Pont Co., Savannah River Plant, Augusta, Ga.

Pages: 13    Published: Jan 1957

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Abstract

The effect of reactor irradiation upon the notched-bar impact properties of several mild-carbon steels was investigated. ASTM types A 70³ and A 212⁴ boiler steels, and aluminum treated, 0.34 per cent carbon steel were tested. The ductile-to-brittle transition temperature was raised significantly by irradiation and the maximum impact strength, under ductile conditions, was reduced in some cases.