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Radiation hardening in neutron-irradiated molybdenum and its alloys. [> 1 MeV]

Conference · · Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6187094

Molybdenum and its alloys (molybdenum-titanium-zirconium (TZM) and Mo-0.56Nb) were neutron-irradiated in the Japan Research Reactor-2 and the Japan Material Testing Reactor at temperature between 873 and 1263 K to fluences in the range 1.2 to 3.0 x 10/sup 24/ neutrons/m/sup 2/ (E >1 MeV). The effect of these irradiations on mechanical properties was investigated and interpreted in terms of change in microstructure Radiation hardening caused by voids was observed. The ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT) of the irradiated molybdenum and TZM was above room temperature, but below 773 K. The total elongation avove 773 K suggested the irradiation temperature dependence of DBTT in the irradiated molybdenum. Results suggest that the Mo-056Nb alloy is a good candidate material for use as a heat protection wall of a fusion reactor.

Research Organization:
Jpn At Energy Res Inst, Ibaraki
OSTI ID:
6187094
Report Number(s):
CONF-800609-
Journal Information:
Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States), Journal Name: Annu. Book ASTM Stand.; (United States); ISSN ABASC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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