Baseline Microstructural Characterization of Outer 3013 Containers

Zapp, Phillip E. ; Dunn, Kerry A

Savannah River Site (S.C.)

关键词: Storage;    Metallography;    36 Materials Science;    Stainless Steels;    Annealing;   

DOI  :  10.2172/881452
RP-ID  :  WSRC-TR-2005-00241
RP-ID  :  DE-AC09-96SR18500
RP-ID  :  881452

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Three DOE Standard 3013 outer storage containers were examined to characterize the microstructure of the type 316L stainless steel material of construction. Two of the containers were closure-welded yielding production-quality outer 3013 containers; the third examined container was not closed. Optical metallography and Knoop microhardness measurements were performed to establish a baseline characterization that will support future destructive examinations of 3013 outer containers in the storage inventory. Metallography revealed the microstructural features typical of this austenitic stainless steel as it is formed and welded. The grains were equiaxed with evident annealing twins. Flow lines were prominent in the forming directions of the cylindrical body and flat lids and bottom caps. No adverse indications were seen. Microhardness values, although widely varying, were consistent with annealed austenitic stainless steel. The data gathered as part of this characterization will be used as a baseline for the destructive examination of 3013 containers removed from the storage inventory.