FABRICATION OF A ZIRCALOY-2 IN-PILE PRESSURE TUBE

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1960 · Metal Progr.

OSTI ID:4177697

Goodwin, J G

Techniques used in the fabrication of a Zircaloy-2 inpile pressure tube proposed for high temperature testing are discussed. A 968-lb. ingot was heated to 1800 deg F in a salt bath, then extruded using a mandrel faced with Stellite and a split, hot-work tool-steel die. Following extrusion, the machining was done by the Naval Gun Factory to the final dimensions II)-3.132 in., OD-4.525 in., and 22.375-ft long. Radiographic, fluorescent dye penetrant, and ultrasonic tests revealed no defects. The end cap und head assembly was welded on the tube in a helium atmosphere. Corrosion and mechanical tests were performed on samples of the ingot taken during the extrusion to determine the inherent characteristics of the finished tube. (B.O.G.)

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh
• NSA Number: NSA-14-011958
• OSTI ID: 4177697
• Journal Information: Metal Progr., Journal Name: Metal Progr. Vol. Vol: 77, No. 4
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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CHROMIUM ALLOYS
COBALT ALLOYS
CORROSION
DEFECTS
DIES
DYES
EXTRUSION
FABRICATION
FLUORESCENCE
HELIUM
HIGH TEMPERATURE
HOT WORKING
INERT GASES
MACHINE PARTS
MACHINING
MATERIALS TESTING
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
METALS, CERAMICS, AND MATERIALS
NICKEL ALLOYS
PRESSURE
RADIOGRAPHY
RODS
SALTS
SAMPLING
STEELS
STELLITE
TOOLS
TUBES
TUNGSTEN ALLOYS
ULTRASONICS
WELDING
ZIRCALOY