Austenitic stainless steel alloys having improved resistance to fast neutron-induced swelling

Patent · Tue Jun 19 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5682171

Bloom, E E; Stiegler, J O; Rowcliffe, A F; Leitnaker, J M

The present invention is based on the discovery that radiation-induced voids which occur during fast neutron irradiation can be controlled by small but effective additions of titanium and silicon. The void-suppressing effect of these metals in combination is demonstrated and particularly apparent in austenitic stainless steels.

• Assignee: Dept. of Energy
• Patent Number(s): US 4158606
• Application Number: TRN: 80-001113
• OSTI ID: 5682171
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 15 Mar 1978; Other Information: PAT-APPL-886,867
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
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METALLURGICAL EFFECTS
STAINLESS STEEL-316
TITANIUM
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CHROMIUM STEELS
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ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
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FAST REACTORS
FERMIONS
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HEAT RESISTING ALLOYS
IRON ALLOYS
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NEUTRONS
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