High-Temperature Creep Properties of NIFS-Heat-2 High-Purity Low-Activation Vanadium Alloy
- National Institute for Fusion Science, Oroshi, Toki, Gifu Japan
- National Institute for Fusion Science
- University of Fukui
- Southwestern Institute of Physics
- BATTELLE (PACIFIC NW LAB)
A low-activation vanadium alloy with the composition of V-4 mass% Cr-4 mass% Ti is an alternative to reduced-activation ferritic/martensitic (RAFM) steels for blanket structural material in fusion reactors. The NIFS-HEAT-2 (NH2) is the world’s highest-purity V-4Cr-4Ti alloy among over-30 kg-scale heats. The processes to purify this heat have successfully enhanced workability, weldability and low-activation characteristics, however degradation of high-temperature strength was a concern. The present study evaluated high-temperature creep properties of NH2, and confirmed no degradation under projected blanket service stresses.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1571520
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-138898
- Journal Information:
- Nuclear Fusion, Vol. 59, Issue 9
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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