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In-vacuum cyclic fatigue behavior of Vanstar-7 at elevated temperatures

Conference · · Fusion Technol.; (United States)
OSTI ID:7005503

Unirradiated Vanstar-7 alloy was tested in fatigue at room temperature, 550/sup 0/, and 650/sup 0/C, respectively, in high vacuum below 10/sup -5/ Pa. The test data are analyzed and compared with those of V-15Cr-5Ti and 20% cold-worked type 316 stainless steel tested under the same condition. Results show that the fatigue resistance of Vanstar-7 is in general somewhat lower than that of V-15Cr-5Ti. The low fatigue performance for Vanstar-7 at the elevated temperatures in the high cycle range may be attributable to thermal creep damages because Vanstar-7 is less creep resistant than V-15Cr-5Ti. However, Vanstar-7 exhibits superior fatigue resistance compared with the stainless steel in the low strain range below 0.5% strain.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., Metals and Ceramics Div., Oak Ridge, TN 37831
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
7005503
Report Number(s):
CONF-860652-
Journal Information:
Fusion Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: Fusion Technol.; (United States) Vol. 10:3; ISSN FUSTE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English