Processability evaluation of a Mo-containing FeCrAl alloy for seamless thin-wall tube fabrication

Sun, Zhiqian; Yamamoto, Yukinori

doi:10.1016/j.msea.2017.06.036

Title: Processability evaluation of a Mo-containing FeCrAl alloy for seamless thin-wall tube fabrication

Journal Article · Sat Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 2017 · Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2017.06.036· OSTI ID:1364301

Sun, Zhiqian ^[1]; Yamamoto, Yukinori ^[1]

Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

The processability of a Mo-containing FeCrAl alloy (Fe-13Cr-5.2Al-2Mo base, in wt%), developed for accident-tolerant nuclear fuel claddings, was evaluated through a stepwise rolling process at 400 °C under two different inter-pass annealing conditions (i.e., 650 °C for 1 h and at 870 °C for 30 min). The inter-pass annealing at 870 °C easily softened the FeCrAl alloy; however, it led to the formation of coarse grains of ~200 µm. On the other hand, the FeCrAl alloy maintained elongated, deformed grains with the inter-pass annealing at 650 °C, but the annealed samples showed relatively high deformation resistance and strong texture. Important aspects concerning the processability and microstructural control of FeCrAl alloys, such as deformation inhomogeneity, texture development, and grain coarsening, were discussed. Optimized processing conditions were recommended, based on the results, to achieve desirable microstructures with balanced processability and mechanical properties.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; AC0500OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1364301

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1495820

Journal Information:: Materials Science and Engineering. A, Structural Materials: Properties, Microstructure and Processing, Vol. 700, Issue C; ISSN 0921-5093

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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