Corrosion problems in light water nuclear reactors
Journal Article
·
· Mater. Performance; (United States)
OSTI ID:5288244
The corrosion problems encountered during the author's career are reviewed. Attention is given to the development of Zircaloys and attendant factors that affect corrosion; the caustic and chloride stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of austenitic stainless steel steam generator tubing; the qualification of Inconel Alloy 600 for steam generator tubing and the subsequent corrosion problem of secondary side wastage, caustic SCC, pitting, intergranular attack, denting, and primary side SCC; and SCC in weld and furnace sensitized stainless steel piping and internals in boiling water reactor primary coolants. Also mentioned are corrosion of metallic uranium alloy fuels; corrosion of aluminum and niobium candidate fuel element claddings; crevice corrosion and seizing of stainless steel journal-sleeve combinations; SCC of precipitation hardened and martensitic stainless steels; low temperature SCC of welded austenitic stainless steels by chloride, fluoride, and sulfur oxy-anions; and corrosion problems experienced by condensers.
- Research Organization:
- Battelle Columbus Laboratories, Columbus, Ohio
- OSTI ID:
- 5288244
- Journal Information:
- Mater. Performance; (United States), Journal Name: Mater. Performance; (United States) Vol. 23:6; ISSN MTPFB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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