Superalloy applications in the fast breeder reactor. [Alloy-A-286; inconel 706; inconel 718; nimonic PE16; alloy-M-813]

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1976

OSTI ID:7331191

Powell, R. W.

The economics of the LMFBR are dependent on the breeding of new fuel in the reactor core and this can be improved by the use of advanced alloys as core structural components. The environment of the core makes superalloys a natural choice for these components, but phenomena related directly to neutron irradiation necessitate extensive testing. Consequently, commercially-available superalloys, together with a number of developmental alloys are being tested in existing LMFBR's and by simulation techniques to determine the best alloy for use in the LMFBR core. It presently appears that such materials will indeed be capable of the performance required, and will greatly facilitate the commercial realization of the fast breeder reactor.

• Research Organization: Hanford Engineering Development Lab., Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: E(45-1)-2170
• OSTI ID: 7331191
• Report Number(s): HEDL-SA-811; CONF-760203-8; TRN: 77-002023
• Resource Relation: Conference: AIME annual meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 22 Feb 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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