Role of refractory metal alloys in fusion reactor applications

Study of the temperature evolution of defect agglomerates in neutron irradiated molybdenum single crystals

“…In addition, it has a relatively low thermal neutron cross-section. These qualities make molybdenum attractive for the use in the nuclear industry [1,2].…”

Interaction processes between vacancies and dislocations in molybdenum in the temperature range around 0.3 of the melting temperature

“…The so-called first-wall region of a controlled thermonuclear reactor. A broad range of alloys including austenitic stainless steels, ferritic-martensitic steels, refractory metals and titanium alloys have been investigated in extensive international materials testing programmes in order to identify candidate materials for reactor applications [1].…”

Mechanical energy losses in plastically deformed and electron plus neutron irradiated high purity single crystalline molybdenum at elevated temperatures

“…Molybdenum exhibiting a high melting point, a high specific heat, a relatively low thermal neutron cross‐section, good corrosion, creep resistance and strength at high temperatures results attractive for the use in the new generation of nuclear power reactors 1–7.…”