Zr–Nb alloy is successfully used as structural materials in nuclear reactors. However, its
widespread application is restricted by corrosion due to complex in-pile environments. This …

In the current research, the wear properties of the Zr alloys at temperatures of 25, 300, and
600° C under loads of 50, 100, and 150 N were investigated. For this purpose, vacuum arc …

The influence of hydrogen on the mechanical response of Ni-based superalloy Inconel 625
fabricated by wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) was investigated via slow strain rate …

The Zr–2.5 Nb alloy is a typical pressure tube material in heavy water nuclear reactors, and
an increase of hydrogen isotope content in the alloy during service can pose major safety …

The susceptibility of delayed hydride cracking (DHC) in the Zr-2.5% Nb alloy was evaluated
in six microstructures produced from an extruded tube of Zr-2.5% Nb, which underwent …

Hydrogen diffusion studies in Zr-2.5% Nb alloy pressure tube material are important inputs
for modeling localized embrittlement phenomenon manifested in pressure tubes. The …

In the US, commercial spent nuclear fuel (SNF) is transferred to interim dry storage casks
where it will be stored for decades awaiting transport to a consolidated interim storage …

Hydrogen embrittlement is a crucial factor for the performance and life of zirconium alloys in
nuclear industry. During service, the residual stress in the materials induces re-distribution of …

Chapter 4 presents the use of neutron imaging in the field of nuclear materials. As a non-
destructive technique with high sensitivity to hydrogen and intrinsically provided capability of …

Zirconium (Zr) alloys are widely used in nuclear power plants as fuel cladding and are
susceptible to hydrogen (H) degradation. For long operational service, Zr-based …