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Title: Effects of neutron irradiation on the strength of continuous fiber reinforced SiC/SiC composites

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/543283· OSTI ID:543283
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  1. Pacific National Lab., Richland, WA (United States)

Flexural strength data as a function of irradiation temperature and dose for a SiC{sub f}/SiC composite made with Nicalon-CG fiber suggest three major degradation mechanisms. Based on an analysis of tensile strength and microstructural data for irradiated Nicalon-CG and Hi-Nicalon fibers, it is anticipated that these degradation mechanisms will be alleviated in Hi-Nicalon reinforced composites.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC06-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
543283
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER-0313/21; ON: DE97008798; TRN: 97:020325
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Apr 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of Fusion materials semiannual progress report for the period ending December 31, 1996; PB: 296 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English