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Characterization of ESR and VAR 2-1/4Cr--1Mo alloy tubing. [LMFBR]

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5242212· OSTI ID:5242212
Commercial tubing for LMFBR sodium-water steam generator applications was produced from ESR and VAR 2/sup 1///sub 4/Cr--1Mo alloy (Grade T22) and characterized regarding chemical composition, microstructure, physical characteristics, and short and long term mechanical properties. These results demonstrate that tubing meeting RDT Standard RDT M3-33 can be produced from either the ESR or VAR process and is acceptable to ASME Code Section III requirements. Metallurgical and mechanical properties are similar for both ESR and VAR material, indicating that either remelting practice is acceptable.
Research Organization:
General Electric Co., Sunnyvale, Calif. (USA). Fast Breeder Reactor Dept.
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-03-0893-010
OSTI ID:
5242212
Report Number(s):
NEDM-14145
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English