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Effect of low-temperature irradiation with (n,. cap alpha. ) helium production on tensile properties of 12 Cr-1 Mo VW-type steels

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OSTI ID:6128952
Tensile specimens from small heats of ferritic (martensitic) steel based on 12 Cr-1 Mo VW have been irradiated in the High Flux Isotope Reator (HFIR) at approx. 50/sup 0/C to displacement damage levels of up to 9.5 dpa. Two heats of 12 Cr-1 Mo VW steel were irradiated, along with similar alloys to which nickel had been added. Transmutation of the /sup 58/Ni by thermal neutrons during irradiation in HFIR leads to helium production rates similar to those anticipated in a fusion reactor. Displacement damage is produced simultaneously by the fast neutron flux in the reactor. After irradiation, the specimens were tested at room temperature and 300/sup 0/C. Yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of irradiated samples displayed considerable hardening over the unirradiated condition. The increased strength was accompanied by a decrease in ductility. Indications are that the hardening resulted only from the displacement damage and was not affected by the transmutation helium formed during irradiation.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6128952
Report Number(s):
CONF-810831-10; ON: DE81028578
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English