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CORROSION PROBLEMS IN GAS COOLED REACTORS (in French)

Journal Article · · Bull. inform. sci. et tech.
OSTI ID:4271920
The corrosion behavior of different materials used in gas-cooled reactors is reviewed. A brief report is made on the dry oxidntion of metals and the methods of investigation. The materials studied are the nuclear fuels (uranium and its compounds), canning materials (magnesium, aluminum, zirconium, and beryllium and their alloys and stainless steel), and moderators graphite and beryllium oxide). An attempt is made to specify the temperature limits for each material in various gases. The possibilities of improving the energy yield of gas cooled reactors by the use of more refractory materials or the use of other gases is discussed. 35 references. (auth)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-005926
OSTI ID:
4271920
Journal Information:
Bull. inform. sci. et tech., Journal Name: Bull. inform. sci. et tech. Vol. Vol: No. 21
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
French