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Application of STEM characterization for investigating radiation effects in BCC Fe-based alloys

This paper provides an overview of advanced scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) techniques used for characterization of irradiated BCC Fe-based alloys. Advanced STEM methods provide the high-resolution imaging and chemical analysis …

Characterization of microstructure and property evolution in advanced cladding and duct: Materials exposed to high dose and elevated temperature

Designing materials for performance in high-radiation fields can be accelerated through a carefully chosen combination of advanced multiscale modeling paired with appropriate experimental validation. The studies reported in this work, the combined …

Current status of FeCrAl alloys as an accident tolerant cladding alloy class for commercial light water reactors

Defect sink characteristics of specific grain boundary types in 304 stainless steels under high dose neutron environments

Radiation induced segregation (RIS) is a well-studied phenomena which occurs in many structurally relevant nuclear materials including austenitic stainless steels. RIS occurs due to solute atoms preferentially coupling with mobile point defect fluxes …

Deformation localization and dislocation channel dynamics in neutron-irradiated austenitic stainless steels

The dynamics of deformation localization and dislocation channel formation were investigated in situ in a neutron-irradiated AISI 304 austenitic stainless steel and a model 304-based austenitic alloy by combining several analytical techniques …

Development and property evaluation of nuclear grade wrought FeCrAl fuel cladding for light water reactors

Development of nuclear grade, iron-based wrought FeCrAl alloys has been initiated for light water reactor (LWR) fuel cladding to serve as a substitute for zirconium-based alloys with enhanced accident tolerance. Ferritic alloys with sufficient …

Dommages d'irradiation dans les cavites en beton des reacteurs aux Etats-Unis

Effect of exposure environment on surface decomposition of SiC-silver ion implantation diffusion couples

SiC is a promising material for nuclear applications and is a critical component in the construction of tristructural isotropic (TRISO) fuel. A primary issue with TRISO fuel operation is the observed release of 110mAg from intact fuel particles. The …

Evaluation of the Effect of Composition on Radiation Hardening and Embrittlement in Model FeCrAl Alloys, ORNL/TM-2015/518 M2FT-15OR02302243

First Annual Progress Report on Radiation Tolerance of Controlled Fusion Welds in High Temperature Oxidation Resistant FeCrAl Alloys