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THE EFFECT OF RADIATION ON THE CORROSION OF METALS BY WATER. (Problem No. 322 MLC 2213)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4349394· OSTI ID:4349394

Long-time tests have been made on the effect of various types of radiation on the corrosion of 2S aluminum in simulated W water. In no case was any acceleration of corrosion by the radiation observed; the effect of radiation, if any, appeared to be a protective one. Deuteron irradiation did accelerate the corrosion of mild steel at low flow rates in hot water of pH 6 to 7, but no appreciable effect was observed with copper, stainless steel, or tuballoy. The general theory of the effect of radiation on corrosion is discussed, with the conclusion that no acceleration of corrosion by radiation is to be expected in most cases of practical interest. (auth)

Research Organization:
Chicago. Univ. Metallurgical Lab., IL (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7401-ENG-37
NSA Number:
NSA-11-008737
OSTI ID:
4349394
Report Number(s):
CC-1677; A-2413
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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