The micromechanics of fracture of zirconium hydrides
S Marashi, H Abdolvand - Acta Materialia, 2024 - Elsevier
Zirconium alloys are susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement and hydride precipitation. The
precipitation of hydrides is accompanied by a transformation strain, but the contribution of …
precipitation of hydrides is accompanied by a transformation strain, but the contribution of …
[HTML][HTML] Developing neural networks to rapidly map crystallographic orientation using laser ultrasound measurements
Rapid measurement of crystal orientation is critical in the materials discovery process as it
facilitates real-time decision-making and quality control. Acoustic inspection methods rapidly …
facilitates real-time decision-making and quality control. Acoustic inspection methods rapidly …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of Hydride Types on the Fracture Behavior of a Novel Zirconium Alloy Under Different Hydrogen-Charging Current Densities
K Zhang, H Fan, B Luan, P Chen, B Jia, P Chen… - Materials, 2025 - mdpi.com
Hydrogen embrittlement is a critical issue for zirconium alloys, which receives long-term
attention in their applications. The formation of brittle hydrides facilitates crack initiation and …
attention in their applications. The formation of brittle hydrides facilitates crack initiation and …
Zirconium Δ-Hydrides: Strain Localisation, Ratcheting, and Fatigue Crack Propagation
As many nations commit to achieving Net Zero, many low carbon scenarios indicate that civil
nuclear power generation and the economics thereof are set to play a vital role. To maximise …
nuclear power generation and the economics thereof are set to play a vital role. To maximise …