Major Factors Affecting Neutron Irradiation Embrittlement of Pressure-Vellel Steels and Weldments.

Abstract

The major aspects of neutron irradiation embrittlement in steel pressure vessels of large commercial nuclear-power reactors are reviewed, drawing on the results of AEC-sponsored programs which have emphasized research related to reactor vessel reliability. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 30, 1970
Accession Number
AD0720678

Entities

People

  • Lendell E. Steele

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Embrittlement
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Neutron Bombardment
  • Pressure Vessels
  • Reliability
  • Weldments

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Software Engineering