Molecular dynamics exploration of helium bubble nucleation and growth mechanisms in Fe 70 Ni 11 Cr 19 austenitic stainless steel

Zhou, X. W.

doi:10.1039/D3RA03969B

Molecular dynamics exploration of helium bubble nucleation and growth mechanisms in Fe ₇₀ Ni ₁₁ Cr ₁₉ austenitic stainless steel

Journal Article · Wed Jul 26 00:00:00 EDT 2023 · RSC Advances

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/D3RA03969B· OSTI ID:1993340

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Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, California 94550, USA

The growth of helium bubbles impacts structural integrity of materials in nuclear applications.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

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OSTI ID:: 1993340

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2311423

Journal Information:: RSC Advances, Journal Name: RSC Advances Journal Issue: 33 Vol. 13; ISSN 2046-2069; ISSN RSCACL

Publisher:: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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