Austenitic stainless steel alloys having improved resistance to fast neutron-induced swelling

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:863375

Bloom, Everett E ^[1]; Stiegler, James O ^[1]; Rowcliffe, Arthur F ^[1]; Leitnaker, James M ^[2]

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1. Oak Ridge, TN
2. Kingston, TN

The present invention is based on the discovery that radiation-induced voids which occur during fast neutron irradiation can be controlled by small but effective additions of titanium and silicon. The void-suppressing effect of these metals in combination is demonstrated and particularly apparent in austenitic stainless steels.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• Assignee: United States Department of Energy (Washington, DC) [*] Notice: portion of term of this patent subsequent to March 8, 1994 has been disclaimed.
• Patent Number(s): US 4158606
• OSTI ID: 863375
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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