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Factors which determine the swelling rate of austenitic stainless steels

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5619006
Once void nucleation subsides, the swelling rate of many austenitic alloys becomes rather insensitive to variables that control the transient regime of swelling. Models are presented which describe the roles of nickel, chromium and silicon in void nucleation. The relative insensitivity of steady-state swelling to temperature, displacement rate and composition is also discussed.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (USA); Wisconsin Univ., Madison (USA). Dept. of Nuclear Engineering
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76FF02170
OSTI ID:
5619006
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-2896; CONF-830942-56; ON: DE84001474
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English