Impact of advanced microstructural characterization techniques on modeling and analysis of radiation damage

Technical Report · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6799210· OSTI ID:6799210

Garner, F. A.; Odette, G. R.

The evolution of radiation-induced alterations of dimensional and mechanical properties has been shown to be a direct and often predictable consequence of radiation-induced microstructural changes. Recent advances in understanding of the nature and role of each microstructural component in determining the property of interest has led to a reappraisal of the type and priority of data needed for further model development. This paper presents an overview of the types of modeling and analysis activities in progress, the insights that prompted these activities, and specific examples of successful and ongoing efforts. A review is presented of some problem areas that in the authors' opinion are not yet receiving sufficient attention and which may benefit from the application of advanced techniques of microstructural characterization. Guidelines based on experience gained in previous studies are also provided for acquisition of data in a form most applicable to modeling needs.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (United States); California Univ., Santa Barbara (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC14-76FF02170
• OSTI ID: 6799210
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-1936; TRN: 81-007403
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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