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Mechanical properties of liquid-metal fast breeder reactor primary piping materials. [SS 304; SS 316]

Journal Article · · Nucl. Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6545929
The available tensile and creep-rupture properties of relevant product forms of Types 316 and 304 stainless steel and associated as-deposited weld metals (i.e., Type 316) are reviewed. A description of both time-dependent and independent behavior is emphasized for Type 316 stainless steel, since this material and its weldments in hot-leg piping applications must operate at temperatures within the creep range. Therefore, elevated-temperature fatigue and creep-fatigue interaction of Type 316 stainless steel are discussed over the temperature range from 566 to 593/sup 0/C for both air and sodium environments.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
OSTI ID:
6545929
Journal Information:
Nucl. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Nucl. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 33:1; ISSN NUTYB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English