Irradiation Performance of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Copper Alloys to 150 Dpa At 415°C
Abstract
Results have been obtained on the post-irradiation properties of various oxide dispersion strengthened copper alloys irradiated from 34 to 150 dpa at 415°C in the Fast Flux Test Facility. The GlidCop™ alloys strengthened by Al₂O₃ continue to outperform other alloys with respect to swelling resistance and retention of both electrical conductivity and yield strength. Several castable ODS alloys and a Cr₂O₃-strengthened alloy show increasingly poor resistance to radiation, especially in their swelling behavior. A HfO₂-strengthened alloy retains most of its strength and its electrical conductivity reaches a constant level after 50 dpa, but it exhibits a higher residual radioactivity.
Recommended Citation
D. J. Edwards et al., "Irradiation Performance of Oxide Dispersion Strengthened Copper Alloys to 150 Dpa At 415°C," Journal of Nuclear Materials, Elsevier, Jan 1992.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-3115(09)80078-0
Meeting Name
Fifth International Conference on Fusion Reactor Materials
Department(s)
Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Science
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0022-3115
Document Type
Article - Journal
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Citation
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text
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English
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© 1992 Elsevier, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 1992
