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High-Temperature Creep Properties of NIFS-Heat-2 High-Purity Low-Activation Vanadium Alloy

Journal Article · · Nuclear Fusion
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  1. National Institute for Fusion Science, Oroshi, Toki, Gifu Japan
  2. National Institute for Fusion Science
  3. University of Fukui
  4. Southwestern Institute of Physics
  5. 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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