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Title: Ion irradiation testing of Improved Accident Tolerant Cladding Materials

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1114410· OSTI ID:1114410
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  1. Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)

This report summarizes the results of ion irradiations conducted on two FeCrAl alloys (named as ORNL A&B) for improving the accident tolerance of LWR nuclear fuel cladding. After irradiation with 1.5 MeV protons to ~0.5 to ~1 dpa and 300°C nanoindentations were performed on the cross-sections along the ion range. An increase in hardness was observed in both alloys. Microstructural analysis shows radiation induced defects.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC52-06NA25396
OSTI ID:
1114410
Report Number(s):
LA-UR-14-20235; TRN: US1500363
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English