Design of Radiation-Tolerant Structural Alloys for Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems.

Allen, T. R. ; Was, G. S. ; Bruemmer, S. M. ; Gan, J. ; Ukai, S.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Alloys;    Radiation tolerance;    Creep;    Stability;    Corrosion;   

RP-ID  :  DE2006861671

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

The prime objective of this program is to improve the radiation tolerance of both austenitic and ferritic-martensitic (F-M) alloys projected for use in Generation IV systems. The expected materials limitations of Generation IV components include: creep strength, dimensional stability, and corrosion/stress corrosion compatibility. The material design strategies to be tested fall into three main categories: (1) engineering grain boundaries; (2) alloying, by adding oversized elements to the matrix; and (3) microstructural/nanostructural design, such as adding matrix precipitates. These three design strategies were tested across both austenitic and ferritic-martensitic alloy classes.