Abstract:The microstructure and the oxide films formed on Ni-base alloy cladding in simulated pressurized water reactor (PWR) primary water environments at 325 o C were characterized. There was a steep drop of iron content and increase of Ni and Cr content in the Ni-base alloy cladding near the fusion line, and a relatively mild drop of iron content and the resultant increase of Ni and Cr contents at the location about 3.8 mm away from the fusion line. The surface oxide morphologies were observed by scanning electron m… Show more
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