On potential core-shell morphologies of δ-hydride precipitates in zircaloy-2: A microstructural characterization approach by electron diffraction and energy-loss …
The crystal structure of the interfacial areas of a δ-FCC water-quenched nano-hydride was
characterized by electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) and electron diffraction. EELS …
characterized by electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) and electron diffraction. EELS …
[HTML][HTML] Micro-mechanisms of the ductile-to-brittle transition in hydrogenated zirconium alloys: A review and a comparison analysis of experimental data and …
M Kolesnik - Engineering Failure Analysis, 2024 - Elsevier
The primary objective of this article is to gather comprehensive experimental and theoretical
data on the fracture process of hydrogenated zirconium alloys at micro-and nano-levels and …
data on the fracture process of hydrogenated zirconium alloys at micro-and nano-levels and …
Effect of radial hydrides on fracture behavior of Zr-2.5 Nb pressure tube material
The fracture behavior of Zr-2.5 Nb pressure tube (PT) material containing radial hydrides
with hydrogen concentrations between 30 and 300wppm was evaluated between 25 and …
with hydrogen concentrations between 30 and 300wppm was evaluated between 25 and …
Modeling and tests on the damage and fracture behaviors of non-irradiated zirconium alloys with different hydrogen concentrations at RT and 350° C
G Ding, J Zhang, J Wang, Y Li, X Jian, S Ding… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2023 - Elsevier
Zirconium alloys are widely used as the materials of nuclear cladding tubes or some other
structural components. The chemical reaction of zirconium with coolant water leads to …
structural components. The chemical reaction of zirconium with coolant water leads to …
Effect of radial hydride fraction on fracture toughness of CWSR Zr-2.5% Nb pressure tube material between ambient and 300° C temperatures
Pressure tube spools fabricated from Zr-2.5% Nb alloy, were subjected to gaseous hydrogen
charging and stress reorientation treatment to form radial hydrides in a specially designed …
charging and stress reorientation treatment to form radial hydrides in a specially designed …
A microstructure-based modeling approach to predict the mechanical properties of Zr alloy with hydride precipitates
In nuclear reactors, hydrides can form in fuel cladding due to hydrogen absorption in
Zircaloy and cause embrittlement. This work presents a microstructure-based finite element …
Zircaloy and cause embrittlement. This work presents a microstructure-based finite element …
In situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction study of hydrides in Zircaloy-4 during thermomechanical cycling
The d-spacing evolution of both in-plane and out-of-plane hydrides has been studied using
in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction during thermo-mechanical cycling of cold …
in situ synchrotron radiation X-ray diffraction during thermo-mechanical cycling of cold …
Influence of hydride orientation on fracture toughness of CWSR Zr-2.5% Nb pressure tube material between RT and 300 C
An experimental setup was designed, fabricated and used to form radial hydrides in Zr-2.5%
Nb alloy pressure tube spool. The design of setup was based on ensuring a hoop stress in …
Nb alloy pressure tube spool. The design of setup was based on ensuring a hoop stress in …
Effect of radial hydride on delayed hydride cracking behaviour of Zr-2.5 Nb pressure tube material
Abstract Delayed Hydride Cracking (DHC) behaviour of Zr-2.5 Nb Pressure Tube (PT)
material used in Indian 200MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) containing …
material used in Indian 200MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) containing …
Nanoindentation study of bulk zirconium hydrides at elevated temperatures
The mechanical properties of zirconium hydrides were studied using nano-indentation
technique between 25 and 400° C. Temperature dependency of reduced elastic modulus …
technique between 25 and 400° C. Temperature dependency of reduced elastic modulus …