Interaction of Liquid Sodium With 304 Stainless Steel
Abstract
The effect of a liquid sodium environment on 304 stainless steel has important engineering significance because of the potential use of this liquid-metal solid-metal system in fast breeder reactors. It is well known that the metallurgical, mechanical, and chemical properties of most solid metals are influenced in varying degrees by intimate contact with a molten metal environment. The nature and degree of property deterioration are determined by a large number of variables such as chemistry of the respective components, impurity levels, thermo-mechanical history and grain size of the solid metal, temperature, both external and internal (residual) stress levels, the nature and morphology of surface films, etc.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 1968
- Accession Number
- ADA382646
Entities
People
- John W. Moberly
- Malcolm Barlow
- Marvin C. Garrison
- Peter J. Planting
Organizations
- SRI International