Effect of fast neutron irradiation on fatigue-crack growth behavior of three nickel-base alloys

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5275887

James, L A

Nickel-base alloys are often employed in reactor structural applications where high strength, resistance to corrosion, or swelling resistance are important considerations. In this study, fatigue-crack growth rate tests were conducted at 427/degree/C on Inconel 600, Inconel X-750, and Incoloy 800 irradiated in the Experimental Breeder Reactor II to total fluences ranging between 2.5 and 6.0*10/sup 22/ n/cm/sup 2/. Following irradiation, minor increases were noted in the crack growth rates of Inconel 600, minor decreases in the growth rates of Inconel X-750, and no irradiation effect in the cracking behavior of Incoloy 800. 14 refs.

• Research Organization: Hanford Eng Dev Lab, Richland, Wash, USA
• OSTI ID: 5275887
• Journal Information: Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Vol. 53:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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22 GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
INCOLOY 800
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CRACK PROPAGATION
FATIGUE
REACTOR COMPONENTS
ALLOYS
CHROMIUM ALLOYS
HEAT RESISTANT MATERIALS
HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS
INCOLOY ALLOYS
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IRON ALLOYS
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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NIOBIUM ALLOYS
RADIATION EFFECTS
TITANIUM ALLOYS
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