The effect of pre-irradiation heat treatment and a brief postirradiation beta anneal on swelling of alpha uranium

Loomis, B.A.; Gerber, S.B.

doi:10.1016/0022-3115(65)90091-7

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“…The early results considered the sample deformation to be a function of material fabrication, working temperature and thermal history. Some studies [32,33] revealed that the swelling rate of α-U could be reduced with small additions of low solubility alloying elements, especially silicon, aluminum or carbon. It was also observed that thermal cycling produces damage in unirradiated uranium roughly like the radiation effects in appearance.…”

Section: Irradiation-induced Growth and Swellingmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Review of Irradiation Damage and Effects in α-Uranium

2022

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Understanding irradiation damage and effects in α-uranium (α-U) is critical to modeling the behavior of U-based metallic fuels. The aim of this review is to address the renewed interest in U-based metallic fuels by examining the state-of-the-art knowledge associated with the effect of irradiation on the microstructure, dimensional changes, and properties of α-U. We critically review the research progress on irradiation-induced growth and swelling, the enhancement of plastic flow and superplasticity by irradiation, and the effect of irradiation on thermal and electrical properties of α-U. Finally, we outline the research directions that require advancements, specifically the need to carry out fundamental research on several of the less understood mechanisms of irradiation damage and effects in α-U.

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Section: Irradiation-induced Growth and Swellingmentioning

confidence: 99%