Feasibility Survey of Zirconium and Alternate Reactor Structural Materials for High Temperature Operation.
Abstract
The selection of metals or alloys to be used as in-pile structural materials depends on a combination of the physical, mechanical, chemical, and nuclear properties of these metals and alloys. Meaningful evaluation of some specific metal or its alloys, such as zirconium, requires comparison with other candidate materials to indicate the specific advantages or disadvantages of zirconium adequately; therefore, this report is not limited to the important properties of zirconium alone, but also lists the properties of some iron and aluminum base alloys. Certain criteria limit the materials that can be used in a power reactor. Such factors as the type and temperature of moderator, pressure, maximum temperature, and purity of the coolant, and the overall neutron economy must be considered in determining if a material is satisfactory engineering and economics wise.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 18, 1953
- Accession Number
- ADA297666
Entities
People
- R. S. Kemper
- S. H. Bush