Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Irradiated Metals and Alloys

Conference · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 2008

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8422-5_11· OSTI ID:933051

Zinkle, Steven J ^[1]

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1. ORNL

The effects of neutron irradiation on the microstructural evolution of metals and alloys are reviewed, with an emphasis on the roles of crystal structure, neutron dose and temperature. The corresponding effects of neutron irradiation on mechanical properties of metals and alloys are summarized, with particular attention on the phenomena of low temperature radiation hardening and embrittlement. The prospects of developing improved high-performance structural materials with high resistance to radiation-induced property degradation are briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 933051
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English