Silicon's Role in Determining Swelling in Neutron-Irradiated Fe-Ni-Cr-Si Alloys
Abstract
Two silicon-modified alloy series, one based on Fe-15Cr-20Ni and another based on Fe-15Cr-25Ni were irradiated at target temperatures between 399 and 649°C in EBR-II. The influence of silicon on swelling is more complex than previously envisioned and indicates that silicon plays two or more competing roles while in solution. Radiation-induced formation of γ'(Ni3Si), precipitates is dependent on silicon and nickel content, as well as temperature. Precipitation of γ' appears to play only a minor role in void formation.
Recommended Citation
N. Sekimura et al., "Silicon's Role in Determining Swelling in Neutron-Irradiated Fe-Ni-Cr-Si Alloys," Journal of Nuclear Materials, vol. 191-194, no. Part B, pp. 1244 - 1247, Elsevier, Jan 1992.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3115(92)90673-9
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Neutrons; Precipitation (Chemical); Radiation Damage; Silicon; Swelling; EBR-II Reactor; Void Formation; Iron Alloys
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0022-3115
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 1992 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1992
